Electrical/Controls Engineer I/II/III

Andersen Global - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

About the position

The Electrical/Controls Engineer I/II/III position at Andersen Corporation involves leading projects related to mechanical improvements and troubleshooting within a dynamic team environment. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives, implementing innovative solutions, and shaping the strategic direction of the electrical engineering team. The engineer will work in a climate-controlled facility, contributing to the implementation of new technologies and ensuring effective project management in electrical and controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and initiatives related to mechanical improvements, obsolescence, innovation, and troubleshooting.
• Deliver safe, effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions through project management skills.
• Prioritize, organize, and communicate controls and electrical projects and initiatives.
• Develop PLC programming and operator screens.
• Manage electrical projects, ensuring specifications and code requirements are followed.
• Engage in participative team problem solving and root cause analysis with various stakeholders.
• Support maintenance and operations teams with advanced controls troubleshooting.
• Assess current vs future electrical technology capabilities.
• Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings for equipment.
• Coach, mentor, and train developing technicians and interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, or a similar field preferred.
• 3-10 years of engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, ControlLogix, RSLogix preferred), HMIs, drives, and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of servo motion control (Kinetix preferred); design, troubleshooting, and program requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD skills preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.
• Strong mechanical background and comfortable with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing facility setting and with equipment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AutoCAD skills preferred.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Paid holidays plus PTO
• 401(k) plan & contributions
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Charity contributions
• Nationwide career opportunities
• Profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee in 2024.