Controls Design Engineer

Controls Design Engineer

Tiffin, Ohio

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

• Partner with a Senior Engineer to learn product and processes
• Program Allen Bradley PLC platforms
• Manage multiple engineering projects and partner with mechanical engineers to complete machine design concepts
• Design control panels and electrical hardware
• Once trained, manage 1–6 design projects at a time
• Make design changes to equipment designs
• Create bill of materials for design projects
• Make customized modifications to established designs
• Assist sales and customer service 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
• At least three years of experience performing similar functions at an OEM or machine integrator
• Experience with PLC programming and electrical design (panels and panel layout)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• VFD and servo control design
• Strong project management
• Allen Bradley PLCs experience

• Excellent medical benefits (including dental and vision) day one of employment
• Long-term disability
• 401K
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition reimbursement

Position requires on-site presence Monday‑Friday. Candidates preferred to be local to the Tiffin, Ohio area. No relocation package is available at this time.