Electrical & Computer Engineering
Controls Engineer
Virginia Beach, VA
$94,000 to $120,000 a year
The employer is a maker of motors, drives and motion-control systems for industrial equipment.
Our Virginia Beach office is growing, and we need a Controls Engineer who can work independently from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative electrical & computer engineering group and report to the electrical & computer engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Virginia Beach location.
What you’ll do
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs for automated equipment
- Design control panels and electrical schematics
- Commission equipment on site and train operators
- Integrate robots, vision systems and safety devices
- Develop HMI and SCADA screens
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Experience programming Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs
- Commissioning experience
Nice to have
- Experience with FANUC or ABB robots
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 13849)
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Virginia Beach, VA is $94,000 – $120,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
