electrical controls engineer.manchester center, vermontposted august 17, 2026 job detailssummary$115,000 - $135,000 per yearpermanentbachelor degreecategorycomputer and mathematical occupations reference 1110283 job details job summary: Electrical Controls Engineer needed for immediate direct-hire consideration in the Manchester, VT area. We are seeking a driven controls engineer to support the design of custom automated machinery for a variety of clientele. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be working closely with cross functional teams developing custom versions of our state of the art machine platform. The right person for this role will be well-versed in working with Automation Direct, Allen Bradley, Panasonic HMI and PLC platforms with the ability to define technical customer requirements for automation, controls and coordinated tooling movements for custom labeling equipment. This person will have exceptional communication skills, proven knowledge of robotics systems and enjoy being a roll up your sleeves problem solver. BSEE required, along with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, including Ladder Logic programming skills. If this position sounds like you and you enjoy the scenic areas of western VT, now for immediate consideration!

Comprehensive benefits package - including:

Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife & disability insurance401(k) matchingGenerous paid time offEmployee Assistance Program location: Manchester, Vermont job type: Permanent salary: $115,000 - 135,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Define technical requirements for automation, controls, and coordinated movements for custom machineryUse SolidWorks Electrical and/or AutoCAD Electrical to design panel layouts, schematics, and wire run listsCreate and maintain technical documentation to include BOMs, specifications, and instruction sheetsCollaborate with subcontractors and vendors to evaluate specialty components and integrate them effectively into custom machine designsSupport Technical Customer Team by providing guidance in the resolution of machine control issues Requirements BSEE required, along with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, including Ladder Logic programming skillsExperience in PLC and HMI platforms such as Allen BradleyExperience with robotic systems and programming (Fanuc) preferredExcellent interpersonal communication skills-both written and verbalExperience with design software, i.e., Solidworks / AutoCAD Solidworks / AutoCADWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint qualifications: Experience level: Minimum 5 years of experience

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