Electrical Controls
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Design custom industrial control systems. See your work built, installed, and used worldwide.

Sweed Machinery is a global manufacturer of industrial equipment for recycling, reduction, and material handling applications. Our machines are highly customized, our customer relationships are long-standing, and our engineering team plays a direct role in how our equipment performs in the field.

Join our engineering team and work on unique, custom-engineered projects from concept through startup. Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, manufacturing personnel, and customers to create electrical designs that become real-world machines.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Design electrical systems for custom industrial machinery and equipment.
  • Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and interconnect drawings.
  • Design industrial control panels and power distribution systems.
  • Select electrical components and prepare bills of material.
  • Size and specify circuit protection devices, transformers, power supplies, motor starters, VFDs, and servo systems.
  • Develop machine safety circuits and control architectures.
  • Create and maintain documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Support panel fabrication and machine assembly teams.
  • Assist with commissioning and startup activities when required.
  • Work directly with internal teams to develop practical design solutions.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Experience designing industrial control systems.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.
  • Understanding of industrial electrical systems and machine controls.
  • Knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC, and IEC 60204-1.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical specifications.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

NICE TO HAVE

  • Industrial networking protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET)
  • Exposure to SCADA, robotics, or Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Understanding of Industry 4.0 trends and emerging automation technologies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Be able to work in a drug-free environment.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug and health screening, as well as random drug tests.

WHY SWEED

  • Competitive compensation (DOE)
  • Paid vacation & holidays
  • Comprehensive benefits package

 

This FULL TIME position is open until filled. NO DROP-INS OR PHONE CALLS.