Electrical Controls Engineer

OtterBase

Muskegon, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, AutoCAD, Automation, Automation Systems, Computer Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Distribution, Electricity, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Operational Support, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Safety Standards, Six Sigma, SolidWorks, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
LOCATION
Muskegon, MI
POSTED
Today
Job Description

Description: Support plant operations by designing, maintaining, and improving electrical, control, and automation systems. This role drives continuous improvement, supports projects, and provides technical expertise across teams.

Responsibilities/skills:
• Design, upgrade, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems
• Support installation and execution of automation and electrical projects
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley, RSLogix)
• Work with SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware)
• Interpret and update electrical drawings using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and operations teams
• Apply safety standards (NEC, NFPA) and continuous improvement practices

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• 3+ years of electrical/programming experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship available)
• Degree in Electrical, EET, or Computer Engineering
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming and SCADA systems
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems
• Project management and continuous improvement experience (e.g., TPM, Six Sigma)
• Experience with industrial robots

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