Industrial Electrical Engineer

Davinci Engineering & Consulting,

Madison, WI, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrical Engineer to design, implement, commission and troubleshoot electrical and control systems in industrial settings. The role involves hands-on work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, and control panel design while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and requirements, and optimizing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Design/program PLCs (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) and configure HMIs (FactoryTalk, PanelView, C-More).
Select, install, and troubleshoot VFDs, motor controls, and drive systems.
Specifying electrical BOMs for large-scale industrial controls projects
Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and P&IDs using AutoCAD Electrical.
Ensure compliance with UL 508A, NEC, NFPA 70E, and hazardous location standards (Class I Div. 1 & 2).
Perform system integration, field wiring, commissioning, and startup.
Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and automation issues.
Support process control (SCADA/DCS, load cells, tension/vacuum/pressure systems).
Collaborate on projects, including client relations and team coordination.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (AAS in Industrial Electrical Technology considered with strong experience).
8+ years of hands-on experience in industrial electrical/controls engineering or maintenance.
Proficiency in PLC programming (ladder logic, Structured Text) and multiple platforms.
Experience with VFDs, HMIs, motor controls, and instrumentation (HART, loop testing).
Strong skills in AutoCAD Electrical; familiarity with Visio or Fusion a plus.
Knowledge of electrical codes (NEC, NFPA) and safety practices (NFPA 70E, OSHA).
Ability to interpret schematics and perform root-cause analysis.

Preferred Skills

Experience with NFPA-70e standards for electrical hazards and industry best practices for hazard elimination and mitigation.
UL-listed panel building experience.
SCADA/DCS familiarity (e.g., Emerson Delta V) or robotics (Fanuc/ABB).
Project management, commissioning, and customer-facing skills.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Rockwell, NFPA 70E) or PE license.

Company DescriptionDavinci Engineering and Consulting was established in 2011 by founders, Dave Gruenwald & Tim Bartley, based on the desire to build a different kind of creative firm with a distinct mission: provide turnkey product development solutions that make the companies, inventors, and entrepreneurs that partner with us product design heroes. Our name is inspired by one of history’s greatest inventors, Leonardo da Vinci. We strive to pioneer new technologies just as Leonardo da Vinci did many years ago. We have built Davinci Engineering and Consulting, LLC on a solid foundation of trust. When you partner with us you can be confident that we will deliver on our promises.

Company Description

Davinci Engineering and Consulting was established in 2011 by founders, Dave Gruenwald & Tim Bartley, based on the desire to build a different kind of creative firm with a distinct mission: provide turnkey product development solutions that make the companies, inventors, and entrepreneurs that partner with us product design heroes. Our name is inspired by one of history’s greatest inventors, Leonardo da Vinci. We strive to pioneer new technologies just as Leonardo da Vinci did many years ago. We have built Davinci Engineering and Consulting, LLC on a solid foundation of trust. When you partner with us you can be confident that we will deliver on our promises.