Electrical Automation Engineer

$95,000 - $130,000/Yr

Kelly Services - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Electrical Engineer will design and develop solutions for multi-axis motion control systems, electromechanical systems, and pneumatics specifically for liquid filling machinery in various industries including biotech, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics. This role involves creating technical drawings, electrical schematics, and control software, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering team, other departments, and customers from concept through product delivery in the design of control systems and machinery engineered to our customers unique specifications.
• Develop product concepts, technical drawing packages, and cost estimates.
• Work collaboratively with assembly and technician teams to troubleshoot and debug issues that may arise in the building phase of the project.
• Develop solutions to complex challenges within the defined project timeline.
• Incorporate engineering standards for reusable design components and standard parts.
• Interface with mechanical engineering, sales, manufacturing, assembly, and technical service.
• Create performance calculations, wiring diagrams, flow charts, sequence of events, BOMs, and specification sheets.
• Lead design review and knowledge-sharing discussions.
• Identify commercially available machine components.
• Generate schematics, panel layouts, and machine software (PLC, HMI, Motion).
• Troubleshoot and resolve controls issues with new and existing filling & capping machinery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Software, Electrical, Mechatronics or similar) and 5+ years of experience or an Associate's Degree with 15+ years' experience with Machine Design/Engineering.
• Demonstrated ‘blank page' design experience.
• Expertise incorporating multi-axis motion control systems, electromechanical systems, and pneumatics.
• Experience designing complex automated, multifunctional industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of NEC standards/regulations.
• PLC ladder logic proficiency.
• Experience with motion control & servo systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Draftsight or similar 2D CAD.
• Experience managing multiple intermediate and large projects from conception to completion.
• Experience coaching/mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.