Junior Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Title: Junior Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Fort Smith, AR or Lamar, AR

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of industrial control systems and electrical hardware.
• Create and revise electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD.
• Support component selection, hardware configuration, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Assist with PLC and HMI programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Support the integration of sensors, motor drives, industrial networks, and other automation components.
• Learn to configure and support industrial robotics, machine vision, and SCADA systems.
• Participate in technical reviews and help resolve system performance issues.
• Assist with factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Support system debugging, equipment startup, and commissioning at customer facilities.
• Work with senior engineers to verify that systems operate according to design specifications.
• Help identify and resolve electrical and controls issues during testing and installation.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, project records, and testing documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, production teams, and field personnel.
• Follow established engineering standards, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• Build technical knowledge through hands-on assignments, training, and mentorship.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, control theory, or industrial automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read technical drawings or a willingness to develop this skill.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage assigned tasks.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed for project testing and commissioning.

Helpful Technical Skills (beneficial but not required)

• PLCs and HMIs, particularly Rockwell Automation
• AutoCAD or other electrical drafting software
• Industrial robotics, including FANUC, ABB, or Yaskawa
• Machine vision systems, including Keyence
• Ignition SCADA
• Variable frequency drives, sensors, and industrial networking
• SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software

Additional Information

• Citizenship Status: US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) is required.
• Compensation: Competitive base salary, project performance bonus potential, potential additional compensation for approved hours exceeding 80 in a biweekly pay period, travel bonus eligibility, reimbursement for eligible business travel expenses.