Electrical Controls Engineer

Position: Controls EngineerLocation: Ashland, VADuration: Full-time, Direct HireShift: 1st ShiftSalary: $70,000 - $90,000 annually
Job Overview:Join a leading material handling systems company in Ashland, VA, as a Controls Engineer. This office-based role offers an exciting opportunity to work on industrial motor control systems and overhead crane control designs. If you’re passionate about electro-mechanical systems and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical Design: Develop detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and control systems using AutoCAD Electrical for industrial applications.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet deadlines, technical specifications, and budget requirements.
• System Development: Design, optimize, and troubleshoot AC/DC motor controls and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for overhead crane systems.
• Collaboration: Provide technical support to both internal teams and external customers, assist in training control panel assembly technicians and apprentices.
• Procurement: Collaborate with the purchasing department to ensure timely ordering of materials and maintain project component inventory.
• Compliance: Adhere to NEC, UL, and industry standards in all design processes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Design, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial motor control design; overhead crane control system experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of AC and DC motors, VFDs, and control system development.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Familiarity with NEC and UL standards.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with varying technologies and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Full health insurance coverage for the employee, with options for family coverage.
• Insurance: Dental, vision, life insurance ($15,000), short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401K with up to 25% employer match.
• PTO: 16 days of paid time off after one year of service, plus 7.5 paid holidays annually.
• Employee Stock Ownership: Participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and be part of an employee-owned company.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal background check (7-year felony + sex offender)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test (10-panel test for recreational drugs and opiates)
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or legally admitted refugee/asylee.

If you’re a skilled Controls Engineer seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your career.