Electrical Controls Engineer

SMV Recruiting, LLC is actively looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer for a manufacturer in the greater Rome, NY area. The ideal candidate must have an engineering degree, hands-on industrial experience, and PLC and HMI programming ability in Allen Bradley and Siemens. This is a local traveling field position with mileage reimbursement and company vehicles available. It is a direct hire role with a salary around $100K–$125K and a strong benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Commission new and upgraded machines — debug, test, and adjust until fully operational
• Design electrical schematics and component layouts in CAD; develop and commission PLC programs in ladder logic using Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
• Program and configure HMI screens and variable frequency drives across production equipment
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues on production machinery — hands-on, on the floor, in real time
• Manage DC-to-AC drive conversion projects — spec correct motor and drive sizes based on power and amp requirements
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and operations teams; train floor staff on new and updated equipment
• Travel to different company locations to support various teams and divisions

Requirements

• Hands-on 480V / 3-phase industrial electrical experience required
• Expert in PLC programming in ladder logic such as Allen Bradley (RS Logix) and Siemens with 10+ years experience
• HMI programming experience
• Experience with variable frequency drives and electrical schematic design in CAD
• NFPA 70E / Arc Flash familiarity preferred
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience a plus; SolidWorks a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  

Additional Information

• Location: Greater Rome, NY with mileage reimbursed for travel to other plant locations; company vehicles available on-site
• Benefits: Full benefits package
• Salary: $100,000–$125,000 depending on experience