Electrical Controls Engineer

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.

• 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.