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Electrical Automation Engineer

3/27/2026

The Electrical Automation Engineer will lead the design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for food packaging equipment, including PLC and Motion Control programming, testing, and debugging prior to shipment. Key duties involve hands-on troubleshooting, supporting new installations, and providing Tier 3 Technical Support for the service department.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Pacproinc, LLC is a leader in engineering, manufacturing, and delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions for high-speed, automatic interleaving and stacking. We have redefined the possibilities in automatic paper placement (interleaving and underleaving) and stacking through our unparalleled expertise. Our broad range of custom and off-the-shelf solutions is designed to meet the diverse needs of companies of all sizes. At Pacproinc, we utilize our expertise to empower our customers with cutting-edge automated packaging solutions tailored for the food industry. We are more than just our services and equipment; our vision is to be your trusted partner, dedicated to solving your challenges and enhancing your operations. We aim to revolutionize the future of food processing automation while prioritizing food safety to ensure the integrity and safety of your products. As part of Middleby Food Processing, we are backed by a global leader in the industry, further enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional value and innovation to our customers.

About the Role

Description

Pacproinc is a leading designer and manufacturer of food packaging and processing equipment. With a strong reputation for innovation and reliability, we are dedicated to providing tailored solutions to meet our customers' needs. Our commitment to excellence extends to our 24/7 service, ensuring our clients receive the support they need when they need it.

Pacproinc has a great opportunity for an Electrical Automation Engineer to join our Team!

The Electrical Automation Engineer will lead the design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for food packaging equipment and machinery. This engineer is responsible for the electrical design, PLC and Motion Control programming, testing, and debugging of equipment prior to shipment.

Responsibilities:

PLC and Motion Control programming, testing, and debugging experience.
Motion Control devices including A/B, Danaher, Copley stepper/servo motors and drives.
Electrical design and layout experience including power distribution, I/O devices, sensors, etc.
Understanding of domestic and international electrical codes. (NEC, NFPA79, IEC60204-1)
Understanding of mechanics and basic mechanical skills.
Hands on troubleshooting skills.
Support of new or problem installations.
Provide Tier 3 Technical Support for the service department.
ERP, CAD and MS Office familiarity.
Willingness to travel domestically and some internationally.
Understands and maintains proper engineering procedures and is able to maintain complete and accurate engineering documentation of all projects. (scope of work, meeting notes, customer correspondence, etc.).
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, other engineers, machinists, assemblers, wiremen, technicians and supervisors.
Ability to summarize information and communicate effectively with customers/vendors via email, phone calls and face-to-face visits.
Willingness and ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make suggestions for change.

Qualifications:

BSEE or comparable technical degree in electrical, automation, or controls engineering.
Electrical cabinet design and electrical component selection.
PLC and Motion Control programming of equipment.
Test/de-bug machines prior to shipment.
Complete final commissioning checklist for machines.
Assist Service Team with remote troubleshooting support.
Assist Service Team with electrical component questions/support.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Pacproinc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Key Skills

Electrical DesignPLC ProgrammingMotion Control ProgrammingTestingDebuggingPower DistributionSensorsNECNFPA79IEC60204-1Mechanical UnderstandingTroubleshootingTechnical SupportERPCADMS Office