Electrical Controls Designer
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Sweed Machinery | Gold Hill, OR (On-site)
Design custom industrial control systems. See your work built, installed, and used worldwide.
Sweed Machinery is a global manufacturer of industrial equipment for recycling, reduction, and material handling applications. Our machines are highly customized, our customer relationships are long-standing, and our engineering team plays a direct role in how our equipment performs in the field.
We’re seeking an Electrical Controls Designer who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and solving real‑world engineering challenges—from concept through commissioning.
What You’ll Do- Design and develop electrical control systems for highly customizable industrial machinery and automated systems.
- Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs
- Specify PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motor controls
- Collaborate with mechanical engineering, production, and customers
- Support installation and startup with troubleshooting and design support
- Ensure compliance with UL, NEC, CE and OSHA standards
- Continuously improve designs for performance, reliability, and efficiency
- 3–7 years of electrical controls design, automation or related field
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical (or similar CAD tools)
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical standards and best practices
- Ability to interpret customer specifications and manage multiple projects
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Industrial networking protocols (Ether Net/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET)
- Exposure to SCADA, robotics, or Industry 4.0 technologies
- Understanding of Industry 4.0 trends and emerging automation technologies.
- Competitive pay (DOE)
- Stable, growing company with global reach
- Hands‑on role with visible impact and design ownership
- Must pass a pre‑employment drug and health screening.
- Must be able to work safely in manufacturing environments.
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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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