The Controls Engineer is responsible for the complete electrical lifecycle of custom equipment, from initial system design and regulatory compliance to hands-on testing, field commissioning, and cross-functional project management. This role requires technical leadership, rigorous attention to documentation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
location: Raleigh, North Carolina
job type: Permanent
salary: $95,000 - 115,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 6pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of complete electrical systems for custom lifting and handling equipment, including control panels, drive systems, power distribution, instrumentation, and safety circuits.
- Serve as the lead engineer for Gorbel jobs, control upgrade projects, single girder crane (no runway) projects, and all electrical aspects of crane design.
- Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and purchased part drawings using Solid Edge Electrical.
- Prepare comprehensive electrical submittal packages and ensure accuracy of documentation for manufacturing and field installation.
- Ensure all designs rigorously comply with applicable industry regulations (e.g., IEEE, IEC, NFPA 70, UL, CSA), project-specific specifications, and relevant government standards.
- Perform essential engineering calculations, including load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, and arc flash analysis, to validate system performance and safety.
- Stay current on emerging standards relevant to material handling and control systems.
- Develop detailed work plans for electrical projects to ensure successful, timely execution across design, manufacturing, and installation phases.
- Participate directly in the hands-on wiring, assembly, and testing of complex electrical systems, including building panels in the future.
- Create and execute specification-specific FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) procedures.
- Travel to customer sites to support system inspections, commissioning activities, and field troubleshooting.
- Lead electrically heavy site and process improvement projects, including evaluating existing infrastructure and gathering critical site information.
- Work closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, QA teams, and project managers to ensure electrical systems are seamlessly integrated and delivered on time.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and interdepartmental meetings.
- Identify opportunities for improving electrical design practices and recommend new technologies to enhance safety, reliability, or efficiency.
- Provide technical assistance for installation, commissioning, post-delivery support, and warranty calls that are electrical in nature.
- Support the configuration and programming of PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMIs, collaborating with outside vendors for complex motion sequences (Future).
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The essential functions of this role include:
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
