Controls Hardware Engineer

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We are a leading manufacturer of precision measurement and testing equipment, and we are looking for a Controls Hardware Engineer to join our growing team. If you enjoy designing, detailing, and seeing your work come to life in real machines, we want to hear from you!

• 2+ years of experience designing industrial control systems, preferably for custom machinery or automation systems
• Proficient in EPLAN (preferred) and/or AutoCAD Electrical for control panel and schematic design
• Experience designing electrical
  , pneumatic
  , hydraulic
  , and other power delivery systems
• Familiar with UL, NFPA
  79, or IEC standards for industrial control panels
• Comfortable collaborating with mechanical and software teams during the machine design lifecycle
• Experience with machine wiring, hardware selection, and bills of material is a plus
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs is helpful but not required

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
• Experience supporting machine builds or troubleshooting wiring in the field
• Exposure to machine safety design, lockout/tagout systems, or risk assessments

• Design control panels, schematics, and system layouts using EPLAN (preferred) and/or AutoCAD Electrical
• Create electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams to support custom machine builds
• Select components including fuses, breakers, relays, valves, and sensors based on application and standards
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers to ensure seamless system integration
• Provide support during machine builds, wiring checks, and commissioning
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and BOMs throughout the project lifecycle

• Precision and clarity in your design work
• Practical understanding of how systems are built and wired on the shop floor
• Proactive problem-solving and attention to detail
• Clear communication with team members and vendors

• Small, skilled team where your contributions matter
• Interesting, custom machine projects—not the same thing every day
• Opportunity to grow into system-level design or multi-disciplinary engineering

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

• Associate

• Full-time

• Manufacturing

• Machinery Manufacturing
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing

Send your resume — and if you have a sample drawing set or project portfolio, even better. We’d love to hear about the machines and systems you’ve helped bring to life.