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Success requires safe work practices, code knowledge, accurate documentation, and disciplined change control.\n\n*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*\n\n*Panel Design Support *\n\n* *Panel Design Support: *Assist the Controls Engineer with control-panel schematics, layouts, wire and terminal numbering, nameplate schedules, and cable/I/O schedules based on provided direction and redlines.\n* *Drawing Creation & Revision: *Create and revise schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams. Incorporate redlines and specification changes while maintaining controlled, traceable revisions.\n* *ERP Bill of Material Entry: *Maintain accurate electrical BOMs in Epicor. Ensure released design changes are reflected in both drawings and BOMs.\n* *Component Look-Up & Standard Parts: *Select approved standard electrical components and route non-standard or newly sized components to the Controls Engineer for approval.\n* *As-Built Documentation: *Capture panel-build and checkout changes so final drawings match the shipped panel.\n* *Panel Shop Backup: *Support panel building as needed, including component mounting, wire duct installation, and conductor landing and labeling.\n* *Panelboard & Distribution Work: *Install breakers, feeders, and subpanels; verify capacity, sizing, grounding/bonding, and phase balance; maintain panel schedules.\n* *Safe Work Practices: *Follow company policy, NFPA 70E, and lockout/tagout requirements. Establish electrically safe work conditions and use appropriate arc-rated PPE and insulated tools.\n\nMinimum Education-\n\nAssociate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field; completed electrical apprenticeship; or equivalent military technical training with relevant industrial experience.\n\nKey Skills and Competencies-\n\nAbility to read and revise electrical drawings in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or equivalent; accurate ERP BOM maintenance (Epicor preferred); strong attention to detail, change control, prioritization, and cross-functional communication.\n\nLicenses, Certifications or Special Qualifications NFPA 70E training required or completed on hire. Working familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508A; NFPA 61/652 familiarity is a plus. NC electrical contractor license is not required for qualifying in-house work, but applicable permits and inspections remain required. Valid driver’s license required; forklift and aerial/scissor lift certification required or completed on hire.\n\nOn Site Monroe NC\n\nBenefits:\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Life insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Referral program\n* Vision insurance\n\nPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply\n\nApplication Question(s):\n* Are you authorized to work in the United States\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Akonaprocesssolutions","rawCompany":"akonaprocesssolutions","city":"Monroe","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-09T09:43:33.523Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-3012.00","title":"Electrical and Electronics Drafters","slug":"electrical-and-electronics-drafters"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"335313","title":"Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"switchgear-and-switchboard-apparatus-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controls Engineer","description":"*About Us*\n\nAkona Process Solutions combines the expertise of Spiroflow, Kason, Cablevey, and Marion to provide material handling and processing equipment for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and chemical industries. 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