Electrical Controls Engineer jobs in Akron, OH

Automation Engineer / PLC Programmer needed for growing machine safety manufacturer. Base salary from $60,000-$80,000 with bonus, benefits, 401(K), and generous PTO.

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Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our company is searching for a Process Engineer to join our talented team of certified and experienced safety engineers. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a versatile and rewarding career in the machine safety industry. Specializing in complex and high-risk machinery, our team helps our clients understand and comply with safety regulations, including OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, RIA, and EN/ISO requirements.

We have a flexible, entrepreneurial environment which allows our employees to do their best work and achieve the professional growth that they have always wanted. We invest in our team, and we pride ourselves on meeting specialized needs for markets, focusing on quality, reliability, and advancement.

Interested? Great! Feel free to apply to the Systems Engineer position ASAP. On a side note, even if you do not fit all of the criteria for the Control Engineer opening, we encourage you to apply anyway as we love speaking with talented people!

Why join us?

• $60,000-$80,000 per year
• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Details

This position is critical in our operation as we service our customers with machine safeguarding control systems. Consisting of initial system designs, creation of schematics, control panel assembly in shop and installations at customer sites. The successful candidate will oversee the electrical controls department, lead projects as well as be hands- on.

Responsibilities:

• Support the organization with projects related to electrical engineering
• Design panels, control systems and schematics
• Oversee panel assembly and testing
• Develop logic and complete programming of PLC's and devices.
• Lead installations, field wiring, verification, and troubleshooting
• Support field installations/start-ups - customer service
• Read and follow work procedures
• Projects will be shop and field work
• On-Job training will be provided as necessary

Skills and Requirements:

• Electrical/Mechatronics degree or equivalent industrial experience
• 3 years electrical/maintenance experience
• Electrical machine control and safety device knowledge and experience
• Control panel design/assembly
• PLC and device programming experience
• Field experience - customer service
• Understanding of conduit installation
• Use of hand and power tools, measuring devices and hand tools
• Ability to read drawings and schematics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Control Software
• Able to lift 50 Lbs.
• Must wear applicable PPE (steel toe shoes, eye and hearing protection, etc..)
• Valid driver license
• Travel will be required up to 25-40%, can be same day or overnight, typically only during the week

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