About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of industrial electrical control systems and instrumentation packages.
• Create and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of material to support projects.
• Support PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system testing activities under engineer guidance.
• Assist with instrument selection, panel integration, and control system commissioning for new and existing systems.
• Perform electrical calculations and contribute to equipment specification activities.
• Support factory testing and startup activities, including functional testing of control panels and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls-related issues during manufacturing, testing, and startup.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and ensure compliance with electrical standards and best practices.
• Contribute to technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, test procedures, and reports.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives for automation and controls.

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Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Up to 2 years of experience in electrical engineering or related roles; internships and co-op experience welcomed.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, industrial controls, and instrumentation.
• Exposure to PLC programming via coursework, projects, or internships.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for electrical and control systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work collaboratively on engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Attention to detail when creating and maintaining technical documentation.

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Preferred / Additional Skills

• Experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs.
• Exposure to pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation.
• Familiarity with relay logic, control panels, and electrical distribution.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
• Hands-on internship or project experience with industrial controls or automation.
• Experience contributing to root cause analyses for electrical or control system issues.
• Understanding of E&I (Instrumentation & Electrical) controls design principles.

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Work Environment

• Onsite manufacturing environment with ~50 employees and a fast-paced, startup-like atmosphere.
• Regular presence on the shop floor; work includes hands-on interaction with control panels, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Environment can be physically active and may involve exposure to shop-floor conditions.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000 per year. Actual offer within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for mentorship, hands-on technical development, and career growth in industrial automation and controls.

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Job Type & Location

• Employment type: Full-time, permanent.
• Workplace: Fully onsite in Jacksonville, FL.

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Confidential Client Notice

This role is posted on behalf of a Confidential Client. Careertakes manages the recruiting process as a third-party platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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