Full-Time Electrical Controls Engineer

Core ObjectiveThe Electrical Engineer is responsible for delivering project solutions and on-site electrical commissioning, adhering to engineering standards. This includes applying standardized solutions to meet project specifications and ensuring design/implementation alignment with predefined guidelines.

The role also involves creating and modifying electrical diagrams (as-built documentation) to accurately reflect final installations. Standardized solutions are prioritized; deviations and complex problems are handled collaboratively with other engineering functions.

Responsibilities

• Electrical support of Commissioning
• Creation of functional description specifications for electrical equipment installation and control system commissioning
• Drafting documentation (SOPs, manuals)
• Designing schematics and network diagrams
• Designing controls algorithms and safety systems
• Testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Sourcing external vendors for materials
• Contributing to risk assessment documents
• Contributing to mechanical system layout drawings
• Developing test plans alongside Commissioning Team
• Performing Full Load Amps calculations
• Ensuring UL listed components and cabinet assembly compliance (e.g., UL508A, NEC, NFPA79)
• On-site presence for First Power Up, system functionality checks, and robot commissioning
• On-site presence during final commissioning stages, preparing the system for handover
• Performing Site Acceptance Testing (electrical perspective)
• Maintaining as-built documentation

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Robotics, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
• Experience with automation controls, monitoring systems, safety area scanners, and safety controllers
• Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• Proficient in 2D CAD software (required); 3D CAD software (preferred) for electrical diagram/schematic design
• Knowledge of UL508 standards
• ASRS/WCS expertise, advanced PLC/WCS integration, and leadership in execution
• Experience with ePlan or AutoCAD Electrical (preferred)

Practical Requirements

• Commutable distance to Romeoville, IL office, or close to a major airport (preferably EST or CST time zone)
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (50% initially, reducing to 30% as team grows); primarily within the US and occasionally in Canada; trips typically no longer than 2 weeks at a time
• Willingness to travel to Belgium headquarters for onboarding and training (typically no longer than 2 weeks)
• Strong preference for morning work hours to align with European colleagues' schedules

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