Controls Design Engineer

A well-established, premier manufacturer is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join their electrical design engineering team. The role will spend 40% of the time on PLC programming and 20% on electrical design. This position reports to the Electrical Design Engineering Manager.

• Partner with a Senior Engineer to learn product and processes
• Programmable logic controller programming using Allen Bradley PLC platforms
• Manage multiple engineering projects and partner with mechanical engineers to complete machine design concepts
• Responsible for control panel and electrical hardware design
• Once trained, manage 1-6 design projects at a time
• Create bill of materials for design projects
• Make customized modifications to established designs
• Assist sales and customer service department with technical electrical expertise related to customer needs and quotations
• Communicate with customers on equipment needs and preferences
• Other duties directed by management

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
• Depending on education, at least three years of experience performing similar functions at an OEM or machine integrator
• PLC programming
• Electrical design, including panels and panel layout
• Microsoft Office

• VFD and servo control design
• Strong project management

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Tiffin, Ohio area. There is no relocation package available at this time.

The company offers excellent medical benefits (including dental and vision) day one of employment, long-term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation and tuition reimbursement.

This position requires on-site work Monday‑Friday.