Electrical Engineer II

An industry-leading manufacturer of automated packaging equipment is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to join its growing engineering team in Sarasota, Florida. This is a hands-on engineering role supporting the design, development, programming, and commissioning of highly customized automated machinery used by customers across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and consumer products industries.

The engineering team is composed primarily of senior-level engineers with extensive tenure and deep expertise, providing an excellent environment for mentorship, technical growth, and exposure to complex automation projects.

This position is being added due to continued business growth and increased project demand.

Location: Sarasota, FL (Onsite)

Relocation Assistance Available

Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 + potential flexibility based on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Design electrical control systems for automated packaging and manufacturing equipment from concept through commercialization.
• Develop electrical schematics and machine designs using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Design and implement motion control systems and machine automation solutions.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI applications for machine control systems.
• Select and specify electrical, electronic, electromechanical, pneumatic, and automation components.
• Conduct machine testing, quality checks, and system validation before shipment.
• Support manufacturing, service, sales, and purchasing teams with technical expertise.
• Troubleshoot field performance issues and assist customers and service personnel with root cause analysis.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, process flow diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and design initiatives simultaneously.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and engineering standards.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in a machine building, automation, or packaging machinery environment.
• Strong electrical design experience using AutoCAD Electrical .
• Experience designing machinery with electronic motion control systems .
• Ability to develop electrical schematics and control system architectures.
• Experience supporting equipment from design through startup and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience working in an OEM manufacturing environment.
• Packaging machinery or automated manufacturing equipment experience.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131 programming standards.
• Experience with:
  • Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix
  • FactoryTalk View Studio / RSView
  • Motion control applications
  • Ethernet/IP, Profibus, and industrial networks
  • Legacy PLC and HMI platforms
  • EPLAN or other electrical CAD platforms
• Experience with flexible packaging, thermoforming, cartoning, pouching, or related packaging technologies.
• Relevant technical certifications.

Travel & Schedule:

• Approximately 25% travel (typically 5-6 trips annually) to customer locations for startup support, troubleshooting, and project activities.
• Standard onsite schedule with typical start times between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
• Occasional extended hours or weekend support may be required based on project needs.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a highly experienced engineering team with an average tenure and expertise level that provides excellent learning opportunities.
• Work on complex, custom-built automation and packaging machinery.
• Exposure to advanced motion control, PLC programming, HMI development, and machine design.
• Stable, growing organization with a strong backlog of project work.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings plan with company match, and generous paid time off.
• Immediate benefits eligibility upon hire.

Ideal Backgrounds:

Candidates from packaging automation, machine-building, or OEM environments are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience from organizations that design and manufacture automated equipment, packaging machinery, cartoners, pouching systems, thermoforming equipment, or related industrial automation solutions.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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