Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create or update electrical schematic drawings for nanobubble generator electrical panels. These schematics include components like motor starters, relays, PID controllers, PLCs, custom-built PCBs, and power supplies.

• Design, analyze, source, prototype, and test new electrical panels and control systems.

• Write PLC and HMI programs based on product architecture, addressing failure modes and ensuring safe automation.

• Upgrade existing PLC programs, improve structure, and enhance automation features.

• Provide accurate electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials to support production.

• Follow best practices for product traceability, including drawings revision control, ECO/ECN, and BOM changes.

• Conduct value engineering to reduce cost and mitigate failure risks.

• Collaborate with the global field service team to address time-sensitive field issues.

• Work closely with the supply chain team and vendors to reduce lead times.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in:

• Drafting electrical schematics/line diagrams (AutoCAD preferred).

• Designing electrical panels for components like pumps, compressors, and hydraulic systems.

• PLC programming (Phoenix Contact, Allen Bradley or Siemens preferred).

• Structuring accurate bills of materials (BOMs).

• On-site work in a manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with writing and executing test plans and procedures.

• Ability to select components with correct ratings and safety margins.

• Proficiency in writing work instructions, engineering reports, and procedures.

• Effective time management and collaboration skills.

• Excellent communication skills for presenting progress, test results, and reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing electromechanical systems with flow management devices (pumps, compressors, valves, pressure vessels, etc.). PCB design experience.
• 3D CAD modeling and drafting

Minimum Education Requirements:

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering from an accredited university

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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