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Electrical Control Engineer

Location:

Rockford, Illinois

Posted:

18-May-2026

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Industry:

Engineering

Job Number:

100994

Pay Rate:

$0.00 - $95,000.00 Annual

Job Description

SUMMARY Responsible for the design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for sheet metal fabrication machinery. This role ensures the full-function operation of equipment by managing electrical schematics and software updates for our software platform.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS · Draw/design electrical schematics. · Responsible for software updates on our machine’s controls. · Assist and support the Service Department with software problems. · Update and write documentation related to the electrical and software side of our machines. · Help with the drafting of our machine’s manuals. · Development of little software/electrical projects. · Project Development: Lead small-scale electrical and software development projects to enhance machine functionality or improve manufacturing efficiency. · Electrical Design & Schematics: Create, develop, and update detailed electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for new and existing machinery. · Engineering Change Notices (ECN): Manage the ECN process for electrical components and software, documenting all modifications and ensuring version control across machine lines. · Software Management: Oversee software updates for machine controls, ensuring the CNC system operates with the latest feature. · Technical Service Support: Assist the Service Department in diagnosing and resolving complex software and electrical issues. · Documentation & Manuals: Author and maintain technical documentation related to electrical specifications and software guides; contribute to the drafting and updating of machine operation manuals.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED · Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Control Engineering or Mechatronics Program · Experience/Skills: Highly detailed and organized

We offer full benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and more. 
For more information, please call Melissa @ 815-997-1442 or email your resume to: melissa.saunders@furstpros.com 

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