Archer · 1 day ago
Electrical Controls Engineer
Covington, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through all-electric aircraft. The Electrical Controls Engineer will develop, build, and retrofit electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment while ensuring compliance with safety standards and leading technical execution in production environments.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own electrical and functional safety architecture, ensuring compliance with NFPA 79, IEC 60204-1, UL 508A, and ISO 13849-1
Define and drive factory standards for equipment, controls hardware/software, and safety systems
Serve as technical lead with external integrators, ensuring delivery to Archer specifications and performance targets
Lead installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and tooling
Design and deploy MES interfaces and operator-focused HMIs
Resolve complex electrical, controls, and safety issues and drive continuous improvement in quality, throughput, and cost
Provide controls leadership for prototype lines and internally developed equipment, and ensure effective handoff to production teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with 5+ years of experience in electrical controls and automation experience
Hands-on experience designing and commissioning electrical control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
Strong knowledge of electrical and safety standards including NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A, ANSI/RIA 15.06, and OSHA
Expertise in electrical power distribution, control panel design, and field wiring, with schematic development using EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical
Advanced experience programming PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff), including structured, cyclic execution architectures (e.g., ISA-88)
Strong understanding of industrial communication networks and system integration
Experience with HMI/SCADA development (e.g., Ignition Perspective) and integration with PLC-based systems
Experience integrating MES and database systems (SQL) with manufacturing equipment and controls
Proven ability to specify and select electrical controls hardware, including circuit protection, drives, instrumentation, and safety devices
Demonstrated strength in troubleshooting complex electrical and controls issues in production environments
Self-directed, hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills and the ability to lead technical execution
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
Preferred
NFPA 70E certification or equivalent electrical safety training
RIA certifications, such as Certified Vision Professional or Certified Motion Control Professional
Hands-on experience supporting battery module and/or pack manufacturing environments
Experience developing and executing PFMEAs for automated manufacturing systems
Working knowledge of NX and Teamcenter for design data and lifecycle management
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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