An international manufacturer in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Design Engineer to support their operations. The ideal candidate will be highly familiar with industrial electrical control systems (PLC), and have experience powering electrical systems and configuring controls hardware (control panel design) for large-scale conveyor systems.
This is a full time and direct hire position with an excellent benefits package (health/vision/dental insurance, 401k options. This position offers relocation assistance if necessary.

ELECTRICAL CONTROLS DESIGN ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience with controls hardware or automotive conveyors preferred
• Strong experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed for project deadlines
  Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for more than 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food, Logistics, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of You to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.
  We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Controls design: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Memphis, TN 38116 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Memphis, TN 38116: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per client application requirements
• Control panel design, including enclosure layouts, HMI/GUI (graphical user interface) design based on client requirements, PLC programming, and selection of manufacturing methods for customized automation systems
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams on a project basis: read mechanical drawings and understand their electrical requirements to create schematics
• Create specifications for graphical user interface (GUI) based on client requirements
• Supervise control system construction and installation at client sites
• Travel to customer sites facilities to supervise control system construction and installation, and provide technical support for modifications and troubleshooting