Sr. Engineer - Design Engineering (Production)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Milacron scores A on the Alion truth index.
Position Summary:
Seeking an experienced Product Design Electrical Engineer responsible for the design, development and continuous improvement in injection molding machines. Candidate should have good exposure in Electrical design and knowledge of Servo, VFDs, Sensors and other Electrical components.
Work You’ll Do:
Design electrical schematics, control panels, and machine wiring architecture.
Select and specify electrical components such as PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, SSRs, contactors, and safety devices.
Develop machine control concepts and interface requirements.
Ensure compliance with CE, UL, IEC, and relevant machine safety standards.
Coordinate with mechanical, hydraulic, software, and manufacturing teams during product development.
Support prototype testing, validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Prepare electrical BOMs, technical documentation, and product specifications.
Drive cost reduction, reliability improvements, and design standardization initiatives
Team:
The candidate will be part of the Electrical Design for Product Engineering Team, responsible for developing and enhancing electrical systems for injection molding machines. The role involves understanding customer requirements, market trends, and application needs to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet global market expectations.
The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, manufacturing, service, and application engineering, while also supporting global engineering teams on product development, standardization, and technical problem-solving activities. Strong communication skills are essential to effectively work with customers, suppliers, and international stakeholders.
A solid understanding of machine safety concepts and international standards such as CE, IEC, UL, and functional safety requirements is required to ensure compliant and safe machine designs.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's/master’s degree in electrical engineering.
5-10 years of experience in industrial machine design.
Strong knowledge of PLC systems, servo motion control and control panel design.
Proficiency in electrical CAD tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Aucotec).
Understanding of machine safety circuits, risk assessment, and EMC requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor or master degree in electrical engineering