Senior Electrical Engineer

KUKA
Newport News, VA

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Our Senior Electrical Engineer are accountable for the design, documentation, and development of next generation electrical/controls-hardware standards.

This role can be located in Mason, OH, Atlanta, GA, or Newport News, VA.

Make an impact

  • Responsible for high level electrical/controls-hardware concepts. Including the functionality, feasibility, quality, manufacturability, costs, and completion time.
  • Develop circuit designs for motor control, sensing, power distribution, communication, and cabling.
  • Maintain Electrical group’s standards of excellence in design development process, and provide guidance on local and national regulation, and industry standards.
  • Review final designs and its deliverables providing a smooth transition to the relevant stakeholders.
  • Mentor less-experienced employees, drive innovation, remove roadblocks, and build consensus.
  • Considers impacts to other disciplines, make optimum use of team members’ expertise.
  • Be a resource for internal and external customers providing electrical controls-hardware technical detail.

What you need to succeed

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science /or equivalent experience in the field of electrical engineering
  • 5+ years industrial experience with sound knowledge of Swisslog’s standard electrical designs.
  • Proficient using E_Plan
  • Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical
  • Prior experience leading electrical teams on new projects.
  • Application knowledge of industrial warehouse systems (conveyors, monorail, etc.)
  • Practical experience with electrical engineering & electrical installations
  • Ability to creates electrical designs from scratch as well as lead team members to do the same.
  • Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills
  • Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (e.g. PROFINET, TCP/IP, ASi), and AC drives.

Desirable:

  • Experience with 3rd party panel shops.
  • Practical experience with Swisslog Controls requirements
  • Time management and reporting experience.
  • Lead a team under a timeline, releasing the design as forecasted during the review phase.

Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.

Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 2,900 experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.

Join the journey!

If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.

We´re looking forward to receiving your application!

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Note for United States job postings (EEO statement):
Swisslog is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Posted 2025-09-27

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