Electrical Controls Engineer in Lynchburg, VA

• Review work orders & understand machine functionality to develop or modify robust controls logic
• Interpret and advise electrical schematics to ensure electrical circuits are complete
• Work on cross functional engineering team to evaluate & select machine inputs & outputs
• Configure PLC’s, safety controllers, motor drives and other electrical controls equipment
• Apply Engineering principles in understanding and providing automated solutions for balancing machines
• Support sales with concepts and labor estimates for custom PLC software integration
• Work alongside Electrical engineers to specify electrical hardware for panel design
• Improve or develop standard PLC machine controls logic for Universal Balance machines
• Assist Senior Engineers on automated projects with HMI screens, network design, & configuring devices
• Provide status updates on projects and maintain schedule deadlines
• Support Testing department and Electricians in troubleshooting electrical controls circuits
• Provide remote support to service teams in troubleshooting controls related problems at customer sites
• Light travel (< 10%) may be necessary to occasionally support installation of machines at customer sites

We offer

• A diversified, challenging and interesting job
• Freedom for initiative, creativity and innovative solutions
• Good development possibilities and a performance-focused remuneration in a pleasant working atmosphere and flexible working times
• Individual support through further training

• Strong interpersonal communication skills to work effectively across the entire business team
• Problem solving and PLC troubleshooting skills with industrial machines
• Basic understanding of Controls Engineering Principles, Relay logics, and PLC Ladder Logic
• Basic understanding of Motor & Drive tuning principles
• Innovative & driven to learn new skills, technologies, and products
• Knowledge on safety equipment and standards for safety on automated machines

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related Electrical & Controls field
• Experience interpreting & writing Industrial PLC Software (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens)
• Fluency reading & interpreting Electrical Circuits (AutoCAD Electrical or Eplan)