Electrical Controls Engineer

Did you love building as a kid? Do you enjoy taking something apart, just to figure out how to put it back together? Do you geek out on robots? Our engineers drive packaging innovation, creating new ways to improve – and increase – performance. We’re passionate about designing custom equipment that exceeds our customers’ expectations. Our engineers partner closely not only with our customers, but also with peers across sales, manufacturing, and assembly. 

We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you’re excited by how machines work and want to make them better, we want to talk to you. 

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

Pace , a division of ProMach, is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and test the electrical control systems for packaging machinery, specifically focused around bottle unscrambling and orienting.

Does this work interest you?

• Review Customer Scope documents to determine controls requirements, electrical component requirements, and wiring requirements.
• Assist sales and estimating with design requirements and cost.
• Create Electrical Schematic Design, including creation of standards for Schematics.
• Creation of Bills of Material.
• Create Panel Layouts
• Knowledge and experience with PLC capability, programming, and HMI Programming for
• Allen Bradley Micro
• Compact Logix
• Siemens S7
• Motion Control including Servo control.
• Motor control with VFDs.
• Fieldbus Communications.
• Safety PLCs and relays.
• CE and UL electrical requirements.
• Creation of documentation and training materials.
• Determine and design Network architecture.
• Sourcing components.
• Lead programmers and wiring personnel.
• Troubleshooting wiring, PLC code and machine functionality.

The position will require minimal travel (historically less than 5% per year) to customer locations to oversee installation and commissioning of the machines, as well as provide in-house and on-site technical training for other employees and customers.

What’s in it for you? 

There's no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people choose to build a career and find professional happiness. 

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental and well-being programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits — you are eligible on your first day of employment! 

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
• 5+ years of proven controls application experience, preferably in the machinery manufacturing industry. 
• Solid mechanical, electrical and software interface skills.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD electrical design software.
• PLC programming experience preferably Allen-Bradley software (required) and Siemens (suggested).
• Experience and working knowledge of machine control & data acquisition systems including I/O hardware, field devices & sensors.
• Understanding of HMI design principles.
• Experience in Network design and support.
• Strong understanding of the principles of testing and commissioning machinery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on a cross-functional team including sales, marketing, engineering, and field services.
• Detail and process oriented with excellent time management skills.

 Pro Mach, Inc. 

We have been named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. 

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strengths of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where yo