Controls Design Engineer

Controls Design Engineer

Tiffin, Ohio

A well-established premier manufacturer is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to join their electrical design engineering team. The role focuses 40% on PLC programming and 20% on electrical design, reporting to the Electrical Design Engineering Manager. Candidates will work primarily at a desk, contributing to multiple projects and collaborating closely with mechanical engineers and customer service teams.

• Partner with a Senior Engineer to learn product and processes
• Program PLCs using Allen Bradley platforms
• Manage multiple engineering projects and partner with mechanical engineers to complete machine design concepts
• Design control panels and electrical hardware
• Oversee 1–6 design projects once trained
• Make design changes to equipment designs
• Create bill of materials for design projects
• Customize established designs as required
• 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
• PLC programming experience
• Electrical design, including panels and panel layout
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

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

Medical benefits (including dental and vision) starting day one of employment, long‑term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

Position requires on‑site presence Monday‑Friday.

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Tiffin, Ohio area; no relocation package is available.