Electrical Controls Engineer

$110,000 - $135,000/Yr

Lee Hecht Harrison - Montgomery, IL

Full-time

Montgomery, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical power and control systems for production equipment. This role focuses on installing and supporting PLC-based hardware and software, ensuring efficient operation and safety in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and update electrical control systems
• Apply knowledge of robotic and automated production processes
• Follow safety protocols (LOTO, arc-flash) when working with electrical equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment
• Install, support, and configure PLC-based systems
• Develop electrical designs, schematics, and BOMs; handle installation and debugging
• Write and update PLC programs

Requirements

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics
• Understand UL and NFPA codes
• Design electrical controls and safety circuits
• Work with 480V and lower-voltage systems
• Familiar with lean manufacturing practices

Benefits

• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision