Controls Design Engineer

Controls Design Engineer – Tiffin, Ohio

An established premier manufacturer seeks a Controls Design Engineer to join its electrical design engineering team. The role is responsible for PLC programming (primarily Allen Bradley platforms) and electrical hardware design. The position reports to the Electrical Design Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a Senior Engineer to learn product and processes
• Programmable logic controller programming using Allen Bradley PLC platforms
• Manage multiple engineering projects and partner with mechanical engineers to complete machine design concepts
• Responsible for control panel and electrical hardware design
• Once trained, manage 1‑6 design projects at a time
• Make design changes to equipment designs
• Create bill of materials for design projects
• Make customized modifications to established designs
• Assist sales and customer service departments with technical electrical expertise related to customer needs and quotations
• Communicate with customers on equipment needs and preferences
• Perform other duties directed by management

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
• At least three years of experience performing similar functions at an OEM or machine integrator, depending on education
• Experience with PLC programming
• Experience in electrical design, including panels and panel layout
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills

• VFD and servo control design
• Strong project management
• Allen Bradley PLCs

Benefits

The company provides excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one, long‑term disability coverage, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. Candidates must be on site Monday through Friday.

Location

Based in Tiffin, Ohio. Candidates should be local to the Tiffin area as no relocation package is available.