Overview
Ready to Build, Design, and See Your Engineering Work Come to Life?
If you enjoy hands-on engineering, real-world system integration, and seeing your control panel designs move from schematic to startup—this is the kind of role engineers stay in for the long haul. We’re recruiting for a growing industrial systems integrator seeking a Controls / Electrical Systems Engineer who wants more than just desk design work. You’ll be in the field, in the shop, and in the design seat—owning projects from concept through commissioning.
- This is a direct hire opportunity, exclusively through Ōnin Staffing.
- Offering competitive pay for your skills and expertise
- Work on custom industrial control systems & panel builds
- See your designs implemented in real customer environments
- Strong mix of design + programming + field engineering
- Variety in your day—not the same project on repeat
- High-impact role with visibility across engineering, production, and customer teams
- Opportunity to influence designs, standards, and improvements
- Travel exposure without 100% road-warrior burnout (≤ 50%)
- Collaborate with skilled panel techs, field service teams, and leadership
- Be the go-to technical expert—not just another CAD seat
What You’ll Be Doing as a Controls Engineer:
- Design industrial control panels and integrated systems (UL 508A standards)
- Create schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
- Develop PLC / HMI programs for mechanical and process systems
- Build and present customer submittal packages and timelines
- Support panel shop and field technicians with technical guidance
- Travel to customer sites for evaluation, install support, and troubleshooting
- Prototype, validate, and troubleshoot system installations
- Investigate component and system failures
- Help develop and improve panel build and test processes
- Participate in engineering and customer change order processes
- Coordinate with purchasing, vendors, and customer stakeholders
- Manage multiple projects at different stages simultaneously
Skills and Experience
What You'll Bring as a Preferred Candidate:
- AAS or BS in Engineering — or equivalent technical experience
- 5+ years in electrical controls design
- PLC / HMI programming experience
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) experience
- Industrial control panel & system integration knowledge
- UL 508 experience strongly preferred
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Strong schematic interpretation skills
- Solid troubleshooting and analytical ability
- Comfort working with customers and cross-functional teams
- Self-directed mindset with strong ownership and accountability
Work Environment Snapshot:
- Mix of office, panel shop, and customer site work
- Climate-controlled production areas
- Frequent computer and design work
- Standing, bending, and shop-floor collaboration
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Occasional off-shift support
- Travel up to 50%
Benefits
Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a manufacturing environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package!
Apply today with Ōnin Staffing—your next opportunity is just a click away! #IndeedSS
