Electrical Design Engineer - E4
Insight Global - Maryville, TN
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Job Description The E4 Electrical Controls Engineer provides senioru2011level technical leadership for assigned automation projects, with responsibility for guiding electrical and controls solutions from early concept through implementation. In this role, the engineer reviews and influences machine and system designs, ensuring technical soundness, cost effectiveness, and alignment with manufacturing and business objectives. Dayu2011tou2011day responsibilities include translating grassu2011roots automation concepts into scalable electrical and controls architectures, defining system requirements, evaluating and selecting PLC platforms, robotics solutions, and control hardware, and overseeing the development of detailed electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent tools. The engineer brings deep expertise in PLC programming, system integration, and full robotic integration to guide design decisions and resolve complex technical challenges. This role plays a key part in cost management by weighing tradeu2011offs in design approach, hardware selection, and system complexity. The E4 independently manages longu2011term projects, setting technical direction, developing schedules, coordinating crossu2011functional stakeholders, and communicating status, risks, and decisions to leadership. Shop floor involvement will vary by project phase, with focused engagement during build, commissioning, startup, and critical troubleshooting activities to ensure successful project outcomes. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements 8+ years of experience working as a controls engineer or related role Bacheloru2019s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Technology or Mechatronics, Associateu2019s degree in a related engineering field and combination of relevant experience can be considered (associates + at least 10 years) Extensive experience programming PLCu2019s Experience fully integrating Robots Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent Project management experience - ability to independently manage long-term projects and a history of successful project results Automation experience
Created: 2026-04-04