Electrical Engineer - Controls Design

Sunnen Products Company is investing in the next 100 years and is hiring! We are seeking results‑driven, excited candidates who want to work for a company with a long legacy and a bright future. Founded in 1924, Sunnen Products is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of bore sizing and finishing equipment, engine rebuilding equipment, and tooling and abrasives.

As the leading global manufacturer of precision honing equipment and related accessories, Sunnen Products provides excellent employment opportunities for those seeking a challenging and rewarding career. We pride ourselves on quality products, exceptional customer service, and highly valued employees.

The Controls Design Engineer is responsible for designing electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control systems using Beckhoff PCs to control servo motors and VFDs.

• Project manage the machine from inception to delivery, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget completion, while assisting with troubleshooting.
• Design and detail control schematics and BOMs.
• Program PLCs and computers for a given machine project.
• Size and specify servo systems.
• Provide programming and debugging for PLC or PC based devices, develop company protocols.
• Design, layout, assemble, and test electrical control panels and wiring for machine and automation systems; may guide others in assembly work.
• Follow regulatory standards in designing compliant electrical systems.

• Provide troubleshooting of programmed devices with guidance from senior level advisement.
• Design, layout, assemble, and test electrical control panels and wiring for machine and automation systems, and provide guidance to others.
• Follow regulatory standards in designing compliant electrical systems.

• Complete basic training tasks.
• Become familiar with all company policies and standards.
• Gain proficiency in the use of company IT systems.
• Apply basic knowledge of the honing process and troubleshooting.
• Understand structure and practices for all company departments with which the position interacts.

• Regularly stand, sit, walk, feel, talk or hear.
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
• Require clarity of vision at 20 feet or more as well as 20 inches or less.

• Good working conditions with occasional exposure to some elements, less desirable than a typical office.

• Broad knowledge of an engineering discipline equivalent to a Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum of five years of related experience; seven to ten years of overall experience for proficiency.

• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret instructions written or oral.
• Work effectively and interact with others.
• Manage projects and lead work of peers.

• CRM, ERP, CAD/CAM software experience.
• C# and C++ real‑time programming.
• PLC and HMI programming (Beckhoff or Siemens preferred).
• Electrical panel layout experience.
• 2D CAD experience – wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of NFPA 79, CE Machinery Directive.

• None required.

Sunnen is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides a friendly, family‑oriented atmosphere. The average length of service is nearly 20 years.

Pre‑employment requirements include a background and SSN check, drug test, and physical examination.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.