Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Michigan

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and driven Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Michigan. This full-time, office-based role is ideal for professionals with 5–7 years of experience in electrical design and industrial automation. You will execute complex automation projects for the BIW/Automotive and general automation, collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions. You will select and layout all required electrical hardware of custom flexible robotic automation systems. This includes industrial panels, I/O, cabling, and power distribution. You will collaborate with your team to find solutions to achieve targeted functional outcomes that meet budgets and timelines. Given the client-focused nature of the work, employees may be required to work over weekends or outside of standard business hours as needed. Periodic trips to customer sites in North America required, typically lasting several days per trip. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and working with cutting-edge technologies, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This position reports to Electrical Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Manage design deliverables, timelines, and client expectations across multiple automation projects.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Support prototype validation, resolve design issues, and implement improvements
• Innovation & Exploration: Stay current with automation trends, robotic technologies, and global engineering standards.

• Select and lay out all required electrical hardware for custom flexible robotic automation systems, including industrial panels, I/O, cabling, and power distribution.
• Collaborate with your team to develop solutions that achieve functional outcomes while meeting budget and timeline constraints.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in in electrical and automation system design, electrical drafting, schematic generation, electrical codes and design calculations, incorporating Power distribution, PLC’s, HMI, Networks, panel layouts, BOM creation, etc.
• Working knowledge of best practices for industrial electrical panel designs
• Eager to support a mixture of electrical design in-office and troubleshooting on the shop floor
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley controls hardware, local electrical codes, and drafting conventions
• GM GCCH certified preferred.
• Talented team player capable of working efficiently within a multi-disciplinary team
• Focus on results through effective component selection while driving internal standards
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; a Electrical Hardware Designer should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada

• Working knowledge with AutoCAD Electrical and ePlan
• Knowledge of Industry Standards such as UL, IEC, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Proven success in delivering complex automation projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with international clients and suppliers, ensuring compliance with global standards

• Strong manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead project execution.

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge in high voltage Electrical Engineering automation systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC programming is an asset.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds

Perks of Being Part of the Team

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.