Position Description:
- Generate accurate and detailed electrical documentation for our systems and subsystems, including dedicated electrical enclosures, using EPLAN
- Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure the manufacturing of electrical cabinets adheres to NEC (NFPA70), UL508/UL508A, and other applicable industry standards
- Execute the setup and configuration of various components, including industrial robots, demo cells, end effectors, cameras, lighting, compressed air systems, robot controllers, and vision systems
- Design and program Safety PLCs, HMIs, and/or motion control systems utilizing best practices
- Commission the controller and associated equipment at customer sites, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop control system architectures for material handling equipment and robotic applications
- Provide expert remote and on-site support for deployed systems, ensuring high uptime and technical performance
- Participate in functional safety risk assessments and validations, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards
- Maintain high standards in documentation and troubleshooting for both development and customer support
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in industrial automation
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, system integration, or electrical controls engineering
- Industrial electrical design experience with the ability to generate and interpret electrical schematics
- Experience designing with EPLAN
- PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation and/or Siemens)
- Hands-on experience with safety PLCs, safety relays, and functional safety design for robotic applications
- Knowledge of functional safety standards including ISO 13849
- Proficiency with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, TCP/IP, MODBUS, IO-Link
- Strong understanding of electrical cabinet design, layout, and compliance (UL508A)
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
- Background in warehousing/logistics automation, material handling, or robotic applications
- Familiarity with robotic arm programming, conveyor systems, sensors, and tooling
- Experience conducting or supporting safety risk assessments and validations
Physical Demands/ Work Environment:
- Travel Requirement: Up to 25%, domestically and internationally
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Regularly required to move about industrial warehouse and production environments, including climbing stairs, navigating around equipment, and standing or walking for extended periods
- Frequent exposure to mechanical and electrical systems, requiring the use of appropriate PPE and adherence to safety protocols
- Occasional lifting and transport of equipment or tools weighing up to 25 pounds may be required
- Ability to work extended hours as required
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Electrical Controls Engineer II
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