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Controls DesignerAbout the OpportunityOur client is a growing automation technology organization focused on delivering advanced automation and information solutions through innovative technologies and strong customer support. The company is committed to building a collaborative, safety-focused culture that values employees, customer relationships, and high-quality work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in industrial automation and controls design within a supportive and team-oriented environment.Position SummaryThe Controls Designer is responsible for designing and documenting industrial control panels that support automation projects. This role involves creating accurate, standards-compliant electrical designs using AutoCAD and EPLAN, collaborating with internal teams and customers, and supporting projects throughout the design, build, and implementation phases. This is considered an entry-level to mid-level role within the Controls Design team with strong opportunities for technical growth and career advancement.Key Responsibilities<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Design industrial control panels using AutoCAD and EPLAN, including electrical schematics and panel layouts</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Select and size electrical components based on project specifications and applicable industry standards</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Perform panel layout optimization and basic thermal calculations for heating and cooling considerations</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Prepare complete drawing packages for fabrication and installation</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Execute assigned design tasks while supporting project schedules and deliverables</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Collaborate with project managers, panel shop personnel, and internal engineering teams</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Provide design support during panel fabrication and field implementation</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Participate in customer discussions during quoting, design reviews, and project execution as needed</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Interpret technical requirements and incorporate customer feedback into designs</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Apply relevant industry standards and codes including NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 79</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Follow established internal design standards, documentation procedures, and quality requirements</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Support additional departmental and organizational initiatives as needed</li>
</ul>Qualifications<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field with at least 2 years of related experience, OR</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Minimum of 4 years of relevant controls design experience</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Working knowledge of PLCs, motor controllers, sensors, and industrial instrumentation</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and system design documentation</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong communication and organizational skills</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and productivity standards</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass required drug/alcohol screening</li>
</ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience with industrial control system design concepts and best practices</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience using EPLAN Electric P8 and Pro Panel (v2.9 or newer)</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Exposure to 3D control panel layout and enclosure modeling</li>
</ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Competitive salary package</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Comprehensive healthcare benefits</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Paid time off</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">401(k) retirement plan</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ongoing training and professional development opportunities</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong career advancement potential within a growing organization</li>
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Controls Designer

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing automation technology organization
focused on delivering advanced automation and information
solutions through innovative technologies and strong customer
support. The company is committed to building a collaborative,
safety-focused culture that values employees, customer
relationships, and high-quality work. This is an excellent
opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in
industrial automation and controls design within a supportive and
team-oriented environment.

Position Summary

The Controls Designer is responsible for designing and
documenting industrial control panels that support automation
projects. This role involves creating accurate,
standards-compliant electrical designs using AutoCAD and EPLAN,
collaborating with internal teams and customers, and supporting
projects throughout the design, build, and implementation phases.
This is considered an entry-level to mid-level role within the
Controls Design team with strong opportunities for technical
growth and career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

* Design industrial control panels using AutoCAD and EPLAN,
including electrical schematics and panel layouts
* Select and size electrical components based on project
specifications and applicable industry standards
* Perform panel layout optimization and basic thermal
calculations for heating and cooling considerations
* Prepare complete drawing packages for fabrication and
installation
* Execute assigned design tasks while supporting project
schedules and deliverables
* Collaborate with project managers, panel shop personnel, and
internal engineering teams
* Provide design support during panel fabrication and field
implementation
* Participate in customer discussions during quoting, design
reviews, and project execution as needed
* Interpret technical requirements and incorporate customer
feedback into designs
* Apply relevant industry standards and codes including NFPA 70
(NEC) and NFPA 79
* Follow established internal design standards, documentation
procedures, and quality requirements
* Support additional departmental and organizational initiatives
as needed
Qualifications

* Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field with
at least 2 years of related experience, OR
* Minimum of 4 years of relevant controls design experience
* Working knowledge of PLCs, motor controllers, sensors, and
industrial instrumentation
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and system
design documentation
* Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and
productivity standards
* Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass required
drug/alcohol screening
Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with industrial control system design concepts and
best practices
* Experience using EPLAN Electric P8 and Pro Panel (v2.9 or
newer)
* Exposure to 3D control panel layout and enclosure modeling
Compensation & Benefits

* Competitive salary package
* Comprehensive healthcare benefits
* Paid time off
* 401(k) retirement plan
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Strong career advancement potential within a growing
organization

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