Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting control systems for low- to medium-voltage electrical power equipment. This role focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and compliant control solutions for products such as PDUs, RPPs, switchboards, and related infrastructure.
This position plays a critical role in Hyper’s product development and delivery by ensuring control systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with industry standards. The role works cross-functionally with mechanical, manufacturing, software, and quality teams across the full product lifecycle—from concept through commissioning and field support.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical control systems for low- and medium-voltage power equipment
- Create control schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O documentation
- Specify and program PLCs, HMIs, relays, sensors, and communication devices
- Ensure designs meet functional, safety, and performance requirements
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of system-level control issues during manufacturing and in the field
- Support factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and commissioning activities
- Drive standardization of control architectures and reusable design components
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Additional Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with electrical and controls standards (UL, NEC, NFPA, IEC, IEEE)
- Support UL certification, testing, and inspection processes
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing execution
- Contribute to improvements in system reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability
- Support long-term controls strategy and product roadmap initiatives
What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day
- Designing and updating electrical control schematics and system architectures
- Programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs
- Supporting production teams with build documentation and issue resolution
- Participating in testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting efforts
- Collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve system performance