Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer 2

Job Category:
Engineering

Requisition Number: ELECT
001710

Posted:
June 18, 2026

Full-Time

Burke Porter, An Ascential Technologies Company Shelby Township, MI 48315, USA

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for custom automation equipment, including assembly, inspection, and testing systems
• Develop detailed schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or AutoCAD
• Integrate electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems into cohesive control solutions

Project Execution & Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability
• Support program timelines by delivering designs that align with project scope, cost, and schedule requirements
• Collaborate with Program Managers to provide status updates and resolve engineering challenges
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives

Manufacturing & Commissioning Support

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop assembly instructions, wiring standards, and quality procedures
• Provide technical support during machine build, debug, and startup phases
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and implement design modifications as needed
• Assist with system validation, testing, and customer acceptance activities

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices in automation and controls
• Contribute to standardization efforts, design libraries, and engineering documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability in design processes

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 1-5 years of experience in electrical design within an industrial automation or manufacturing environment
• Experience designing systems for custom machinery, assembly lines, or test equipment

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with EPLAN (preferred), AutoCAD Electrical, or AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, including:
• PLC I/O and panel design
• Motor controls, safety circuits, and power distribution
• Pneumatic and hydraulic control integration
• Ability to perform electrical load calculations and system sizing

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