Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for creating and modifying comprehensive design packages, including bill of materials (BOM), detail drawings, assembly drawings, and layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.

This role involves validating final design documentation according to design and contract requirements. The engineer will also develop PLC, HMI, and motion control programs (will train on PLCs) for assigned projects, and provide technical support to the service department and customers in the field as needed.

• Little to no travel, 10% max
• Opportunity to gain experience/training in controls engineering

Responsibilities

• Commission, download, test, and debug control systems on various types of packaging equipment.
• Create full design packages including BOM, detail drawings, assembly drawings, and layouts.
• Check and validate all final design documentation, parts lists, and drawings according to design and contract requirements to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and Motion Control programs for assigned projects.
• Provide technical support to the service department and customers in the field as needed.
• Research and evaluate new controls products, providing feedback and recommendations.
• Collaborate with mechanical design and manufacturing personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develop electrical designs.
• Educate, teach, and provide training and/or resources to other employees when required.
• May be required to travel for projects.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Controls Engineering Manager.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in electrical design (control panels, schematics, wiring diagrams).
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, eplan, or Solidworks Electrical
• Exposure to PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant work experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PLC programming experience.
• Familiarity with packaging equipment.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of FactoryView/FactoryTalk (HMI).
• Project management skills.

Work Environment

This role requires on-site presence every day, with minimal travel potentially required to customer sites, typically not exceeding 10% annually.

The work environment is relaxed, with a very casual dress code (typically jeans). The engineer will report to the Controls Engineering Manager and will be expected to work cross-functionally with mechanical design and manufacturing teams, which will involve being out on the floor to collaborate and troubleshoot.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Homer, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/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 Homer,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

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