Electrical Controls Designer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Sterling, MA (Job ID 9400662)

Description

Electrical Controls Designer - Sterling, MA
Full Time / Direct Hire - $70,000 to $110,000 based on experience

The Role:

We are searching for a talented Electrical Controls Designer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a vital part in designing and developing electrical control systems for our industrial automation projects. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and manufacturing personnel to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed electrical schematics and control panel layouts using industry-standard CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN)
• Design and optimize control panel layouts for efficient space utilization and maintainability
• Create bills of materials (BOMs) for electrical components required for control panel fabrication
• Participate in project kick-off meetings to understand customer requirements and translate them into electrical control system designs
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure designs meet electrical codes, safety standards, and project specifications
• Perform design reviews and troubleshooting to identify and resolve potential issues
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including design drawings, schematics, and BOMs
• May assist with control panel fabrication and testing activities (depending on experience)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in electrical controls design for industrial automation projects
• Proficiency in electrical design principles, including power distribution, motor control, and control logic
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and safety standards (e.g., NFPA 70E)
• Excellent working knowledge of electrical control components (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, VFDs)
• Experience with electrical control panel layout and fabrication (a plus)
• Solid experience with CAD software for electrical schematics and control panel design (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Potential for professional development and growth

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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