{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"128f4f3bb8e00db9b63eeddb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/128f4f3bb8e00db9b63eeddb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/128f4f3bb8e00db9b63eeddb","title":"Electrical Controls Engineer","description":"Build Machines That Matter.\nAt Steven Douglas Corp. (SDC), we design, engineer, and build custom automation systems that solve complex manufacturing challenges for customers across medical, consumer products, industrial, automotive, and other industries.\nNo two projects are the same. Our engineers work on high-performance custom equipment from concept through startup, solving new technical challenges every day instead of maintaining the same production line. If you enjoy building machines from the ground up, collaborating with a talented team, and seeing your work come to life on the customer's floor, we'd love to talk with you.\n\nWhat Makes Someone Successful in This Role\n5+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience designing custom industrial machinery or complex automated systems.\nExperience designing electrical control systems, including electrical schematics, panel layouts, and I/O lists using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software.\nStrong PLC and HMI programming experience, primarily Allen-Bradley (Logix family, GuardLogix, PanelView, FactoryTalk View, or similar platforms).\nSolid experience implementing complex motion control including servo systems, coordinated multi-axis motion, and high-speed automation.\nExperience leading controls work through the complete project lifecycle—from concept and design reviews through programming, debug, machine runoff, customer FAT, installation, and startup.\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.\nThis position is best suited for engineers who have designed and commissioned new automation equipment. While maintenance and manufacturing experience is valuable, this role focuses on creating new machines from the ground up.\nNice to Have\nExperience integrating industrial robots such as FANUC, Yaskawa, Epson, ABB, or similar platforms.\nExperience with industrial vision systems including Cognex, Keyence, or equivalent technologies.\nFamiliarity with C# or other object-oriented programming languages.\nExperience with Ignition, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Beckhoff, or other industrial controls platforms.\nKnowledge of industrial safety systems, functional safety, and machine risk assessments.\n\nWhat You’ll Do:\nOwn the controls portion of multiple automation projects from concept through customer acceptance.\nDefine control architectures alongside mechanical and electrical engineers to develop reliable, maintainable automation systems.\nDevelop, test, and debug PLC, HMI, motion control, and safety programs using standardized, scalable programming practices.\nLead controls debug during panel build, machine assembly, runoff, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, and startup.\nWork directly with customers during design reviews, FATs, startups, and technical discussions.\nCollaborate daily with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, Project Management, Purchasing, and Service to deliver successful projects.\nApply and continuously improve SDC's controls standards, reusable code libraries, and engineering best practices.\nTroubleshoot complex technical issues using a calm, systematic, root-cause approach.\nWork with modern automation technologies including robotics, machine vision, servo motion, industrial networking, and advanced manufacturing software.\nTravel approximately 10% to support customer startups and project implementation.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like\nSuccessful Controls Engineers at SDC:\nDeliver reliable, maintainable control systems that perform as designed.\nComplete projects on schedule while maintaining high engineering quality.\nBuild strong working relationships with customers and teammates.\nContinuously improve engineering standards, documentation, and reusable controls libraries.\nHelp make every machine better than the last.\n\nWhat We Expect From Everyone at SDC\nEvery role at SDC is built on a shared set of expectations that define how we work together.\nDemonstrate professionalism, integrity, and accountability in everything you do.\nTreat coworkers, customers, suppliers, and partners with respect.\nCommunicate openly and collaboratively across all departments.\nTake ownership by identifying issues early, proposing solutions, and following through.\nAdapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, team-first attitude.\nProduce high-quality, detail-oriented work that supports safety, quality, and continuous improvement.\nBe dependable, willing to learn, and ready to support teammates whenever needed.\nContribute to a workplace built on trust, teamwork, and shared success.\n\nWhy Join Steven Douglas Corp.?\nWork on challenging, custom automation projects—not repetitive production support.\nCollaborate with an experienced team of engineers, machinists, electricians, assemblers, and project managers.\nSee your designs come to life from concept through customer startup.\nHelp shape engineering standards and influence how future machines are built.\nGrow your technical skills while working with robotics, vision systems, servo motion, AI-enabled inspection, and advanced automation technologies.\nJoin a stable, family-owned company committed to long-term growth, innovation, and investing in its people.\n\nBenefits\nCompetitive salary based on experience.\nPerformance-based incentive opportunities.\n100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with supplemental coverage options.\nCompany-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA).\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP).\n401(k) with a 4% employer match per pay period.\nPaid vacation, sick leave, and 10 company-paid 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(SDC), we design, engineer, and build custom automation systems that solve complex manufacturing challenges for customers across medical, consumer products, industrial, automotive, and other industries.\nNo two projects are the same. Our engineers work on high-performance custom equipment from concept through startup, solving new technical challenges every day instead of maintaining the same production line. If you enjoy building machines from the ground up, collaborating with a talented team, and seeing your work come to life on the customer's floor, we'd love to talk with you.\n\nWhat Makes Someone Successful in This Role\n5+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience designing custom industrial machinery or complex automated systems.\nExperience designing electrical control systems, including electrical schematics, panel layouts, and I/O lists using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software.\nStrong PLC and HMI programming experience, primarily Allen-Bradley (Logix family, GuardLogix, PanelView, FactoryTalk View, or similar platforms).\nSolid experience implementing complex motion control including servo systems, coordinated multi-axis motion, and high-speed automation.\nExperience leading controls work through the complete project lifecycle—from concept and design reviews through programming, debug, machine runoff, customer FAT, installation, and startup.\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.\nThis position is best suited for engineers who have designed and commissioned new automation equipment. 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