Electrical Engineer

DSJ Global
Cedar Rapids, IA

Role Summary

Design, develop, and manage industrial automation and controls projects from concept through completion, delivering solutions on time and within budget. Work across both long-term, high-visibility projects and fast‑turnaround efforts while contributing to continuous improvement of products and processes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, debug, and support process and automation control systems with a focus on safe operation.
  • Develop automation strategies, master plans, and software configurations; troubleshoot complex system issues.
  • Design electrical systems including power/load calculations, logic sequencing, timing control, and interface circuitry.
  • Create electrical documentation such as wiring diagrams and cable connection drawings.
  • Establish and follow design standards, documentation practices, and change control processes.
  • Perform root cause analysis on equipment performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
  • Create and execute design verification and quality testing procedures.
  • Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, electrical, software, controls).
  • Source and evaluate vendors and components.
  • Take full ownership of assigned projects from start to finish.


Qualifications & Experience

  • BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 3-5+ years of experience in industrial automation.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (UL, CSA, CE).
  • Hands-on experience with major PLC platforms (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, B&R).
  • Solid understanding of electromechanical systems and automation architectures.
  • Experience developing and improving engineering procedures.
  • Working knowledge of 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred; SolidWorks or similar acceptable).

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