Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Location: South of Nashville, TN

Job Type: Full-time, permanent, onsite

Compensation: $80,000–$110,000 base salary, with some flexibility based on experience

Relocation assistance available

The Forum Group is partnering with an established industrial equipment manufacturer seeking an Electrical Engineer.

This role combines electrical design with PLC and HMI programming. You’ll work closely with mechanical engineering, fabrication and assembly teams to develop equipment and support projects from initial concept through testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics, control panel layouts, I/O lists and bills of material using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs and develop operator interfaces.
• Design and validate machine safety circuits and program safety PLCs.
• Select electrical components and develop industrial control networks.
• Support equipment assembly, power checkout, I/O testing, debugging and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Develop test procedures and document equipment performance and design changes.
• Work with suppliers, internal teams and customers to resolve technical issues.
• Support installations, upgrades and troubleshooting at customer locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience developing controls for automated machinery.
• Hands-on electrical design experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Allen Bradley PLC programming experience, including CompactLogix or comparable platforms.
• HMI development experience; PanelView experience preferred.
• Experience with control panel design, component selection and electrical documentation.
• Knowledge of machine safety circuits, safety PLCs and industrial networking.
• Ability to contribute throughout equipment design, build, testing and startup.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; candidates with relevant technical education and substantial applicable experience are encouraged to apply.

Relevant backgrounds include industrial machinery, packaging equipment, conveyors, material handling and manufacturing automation.

Travel and Schedule

• Onsite position with approximately 10–20% domestic and international travel.
• Candidates open to relocating are encouraged to apply.

Apply with your current resume for consideration.

The Forum Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.