Electrical Controls Engineer

Role Overview

The purpose of this position is to work as a team member to provide the highest level of Engineering Advantage to our customers by improving designs for manufacturing, profitability, performance, quality, and customer requirements on existing and new products; to provide design support on existing products to all departments within the company; to provide evaluation of all ECNs and BOM revisions to drive customer satisfaction and contribute to sales growth.

Onsite – primarily Saline, MI with occasional time in Rochester, MI.

• Under general supervision, design, develop, and implement custom engineered solutions meeting customer product specifications and all industry and regulatory requirements.
• Design, engineer, and oversee the building of electrical control cabinets, including component layout, panel design, wiring schematics, and compliance with applicable UL, NEC, and industry standards.
• Build, wire, and validate control cabinets and panels to ensure functionality, safety, and adherence to project specifications.
• Effectively utilize various CAD programs to create models, panel layouts, control cabinet designs, and schematic drawings.
• Serve as the technical expert for electrical controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), control cabinet systems, and troubleshooting.
• Drive all activities relating to ensuring existing and new equipment is built and operating in accordance with specifications, including troubleshooting, debugging, start-up, and programming of automated equipment and upgrades (internal and/or external equipment).
• Provide sales support and technical evaluations at customer facilities as they relate to equipment integration and control system design.
• Provide installation and commissioning support at customer sites and visit customer sites for sales support (approximately 25% travel).
• Assist sales in the quoting of systems as they relate to controls and control cabinet builds.
• Troubleshoot and resolve product integrity issues with appropriate urgency and within required company time frames; support VAVE and product transfers.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to problem solving in both design work and production issues.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering designs, control cabinet documentation, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of material on both domestic and global levels.
• Assist in the design and implementation of verification and validation programs to ensure designs are adequate for their intended purpose.
• Research requirements, present design options, and document results for project teams or engineering management.
• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Communicate and behave professionally in support of the organization’s mission, vision, and policies.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%, up to one week at a time).
• Flexibility to work outside standard weekday hours, including weekends, based on business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

$105k-$115k.

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
• Best‑in‑class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• 14‑week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent).
• 4‑week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent).
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups.
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays.
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program).
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform.
• Short & long‑term disability as well…