The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This role involves building, wiring, programming, and testing both simple and complex control systems using relay logic, HMIs/PLCs, programmable relays, VFDs, and a variety of digital and mechanical process switching and instrumentation technologies. Systems may include components from IDEC, Allen-Bradley, IFM, Schneider Electric, Eaton, and IMO.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop electrical control systems tailored to project specifications.Build, wire, program, and test control panels and systems.Utilize a range of technologies including relay logic, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and instrumentation.Support both standard and custom work order processing by translating customer specifications into internal manufacturing requirements.Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, vendors, project managers, contractors, field representatives, and customers to ensure successful implementation, training, and troubleshooting of electrical designs.
Essential SkillsBachelor's degree in Engineering OR Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience.Experience with VFD (Eaton, IMO, Franklin, Turk, etc).Electrical design experience.Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or Solidworks.Ability to read work orders, manuals, specs, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings.Experience with PLC editing, troubleshooting, and programming (such as Allen-Bradley 500, IO-Link).Electromechanical engineering expertise.
Additional Skills & QualificationsIf no degree, a minimum of 8 years of experience within industrial electrical controls is required.Experience with selecting electrical components.Proficiency in PLC programming.
Work Environment
The role involves working approximately 60% of the time at a desk, with the remaining 40% on the shop floor, working hands-on with equipment. A dedicated workspace and laptop will be provided for interfacing with control systems. The environment is typical of a production setting, focusing on industrial pumps. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with a flexible start time of 5, 6, or 7am. During the 9-month contract period, there is access to Udemy after 6 months, 2 weeks of PTO, and 6 standard holidays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Benton Harbor,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.
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