Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineer – Dayton, OH

Full-Time | On-Site | $115,000–$130,000 | Up to 30% Travel

A leading provider of custom furnace systems and refractory solutions is hiring a full-time Electrical Controls Engineer to join their engineering team based in Dayton, Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to lead control system design, PLC/HMI programming, field commissioning, and provide hands-on engineering support for major industrial clients across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics and enclosure layouts using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical

• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI control systems (ladder logic and white paper programming)

• Develop parts order sheets and support panel builds

• Travel to customer sites (up to 30%) for startup, commissioning, and technical support

• Work closely with project managers and engineering leadership to define scope and support custom builds

• Interpret electrical codes, perform arc flash calculations, and support internal safety standards

• Support the continuous improvement of product designs and documentation standards

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience

• Siemens and Mitz systems

• 1+ years of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience

• Experience with PLC logic, relay systems, and HMI development

• Working knowledge of 240V/480V single- and three-phase systems

• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 30%

• Comfortable working in both an office and industrial environment

• Preferred Experience

• Arc flash calculations or risk assessments

• Combustion systems or heat-based industrial equipment

• Compensation & Benefits

• $115,000–$130,000 annual salary

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions

• 401(k) with 10% employer match

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Travel expense reimbursement

• Strong long-term growth opportunities in a technical, project-focused environment

• JOB ID: 179660