At Flow International Corporation, a SHAPE company, we are committed to delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that empower our customers to succeed. Our team of industry-leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and service professionals work collaboratively to transform customer visions into reality.
What it’s Like to Work Here.
We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced, and customer focused. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.
What We Offer.
In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurances, education reimbursement and more.
ROLE SUMMARY
As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of industrial control systems across Flow’s advanced manufacturing equipment. This role includes working across departments to define, develop, and integrate motion control and automation solutions from concept through production, supporting both new and existing product lines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in cross-functional engineering efforts to evaluate, design, and implement control system solutions aligned with product and business needs.
- Design and develop industrial control systems, including motion control, PLC programming, and system architecture.
- Collaborate with development partners, software engineers, and internal teams to co-develop solutions or implement enhancements to existing systems.
- Support the full product development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design through testing and post-release support.
- Generate and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and assembly drawings using SolidWorks Electrical and other ECAD tools.
- Develop, test, and deploy PLC and motion control programs using platforms such as Omron Sysmac Studio, Siemens TIA Portal, or DeltaTau PMAC.
- Integrate and validate real-time communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and Sercos III.
- Support system and sub-system validation testing in coordination with software teams.
- Assist in the creation of design documentation, including compliance to applicable standards (e.g., NFPA 79, CE directives).
- Provide sustaining engineering support for legacy systems, identifying areas for improvement in reliability, performance, and cost.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneTRAVEL: 10% at most; Occasionally travel to customer sites for system commissioning, testing, and support.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $80,000 – $105,000, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off (PTO) and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs
- Ongoing career development and training opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Strong experience in designing and developing industrial control systems and motion control solutions.
- Proficiency in PLC programming and configuration, with knowledge of industry-standard platforms and languages (IEC 61131-3, C/C++).
- Demonstrated experience with servo motor/drive selection, tuning, and implementation.
- Experience with control system electrical design including schematics and component selection.
- Understanding of digital control networks and real-time protocols.
- Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Git).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; able to work on live machines during development and testing phases.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly document designs and processes.
- Working knowledge of applicable electrical and safety standards such as NFPA 79 and CE machinery directives.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, motion control systems, or electrical control design.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in CNC motion control, robotics, or high-precision automated machinery.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
