Electrical Controls Engineer
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Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$70,000-$120,000/year
Job Description
Electrical Controls Engineer - Cleveland, OH - Job 26-00465Salary Range: $70k - $120k Full-Time Permanent Position with Benefits A Cleveland, Ohio area engineering firm is recruiting an experienced Field Service Electrical Controls Engineer or Electrical Controls Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, programming, start-up, troubleshooting, and repair of advanced industrial Electrical PLC and HMI machine control systems. If you excel at field-service problem solving and enjoy working directly with automated machinery and clients, apply today!Responsibilities
- Analyze on-site engineering challenges, diagnose root causes, execute precision repairs, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize machinery performance.
- Program, test, configure, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) or SCADA platforms.
- Work directly with customers to identify technical specifications, design precise control loops, and select optimal electrical components.
- Oversee the successful installation, hardware integration, wiring verification, and system start-up of machinery on-site.
- Design and detail accurate electrical drawings, schematics, and control loops for newly integrated automated systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology (BSEE / BSEET) OR equivalent hands-on experience as a skilled Industrial Controls Technician.
- Deep understanding of industrial automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and variable speed motor controls.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with engineering teams and corporate clients.
- Proven ability to analyze machinery requirements, map control loops, and properly source robust electrical control components.
- %60 to %70 travel
- Localized day travel, typically within a 2-hour drive radius. Generous travel support is provided, including mileage reimbursement matching maximum federal guidelines.
- Occasional out-of-town overnight travel required for major machinery installations and full system commissioning/start-ups.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage, plus Life and Critical Illness Disability Insurance.
- Competitive retirement planning with a 401(k) / Profit-Sharing Plan.
- Dedicated Paid Vacation, accrued Paid Sick-Time, and paid company holidays.
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