{"id":657766,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ridgetech-senior-controls-designer","title":"Senior Controls Designer","company":{"id":685646,"name":"RidgeTech Automation Inc.","domain":"ridgetech.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ridgetech","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"BambooHR","truth_index":null},"role":"Design","role_family":"Design","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Cambridge, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":112000,"max_usd":208000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":392},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"SolidWorks","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-26T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-26","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T23:53:47Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":29,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":29},"description":"RidgeTech Automation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Controls Designer to join our growing team.\nThe ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or Robotics & Automation. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Controls and Automation industry is essential. Experience in performing the following role responsibilities is required:\nElectrical & Controls System Design:\nCreate complete electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O documentation using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, of SolidWorks (2D and 3D)\nDevelop power distribution, motor control, safety circuits, and control panel designs in compliance with project requirements\nApply applicable electrical codes and standards (i.e. UL, IEC, CSA, etc.)\nDesign Standards & Documentation:\nEstablish, maintain, and enforce electrical design standards and best practices\nProduce accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), cable schedules, terminal plans, and panel layouts\nEnsure drawings are complete, consistent, and ready for panel manufacturing, installation, and commissioning\nPerform self-checks and peer reviews to ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables\nProject Leadership & Coordination:\nAct as the technical lead for controls design on assigned projects\nCollaborate with team members, i.e. PLC programmers, account managers, and project managers\nSupport project quoting by providing design effort estimates, schedules, and technical input\nParticipate in design reviews with clients, vendors, and internal team members\nSoftware & Hardware Integration:\nCoordinate electrical design with PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, robotics, and safety system requirements\nSelect and specify electrical components, sensors, drives, and control hardware\nEnsure designs align with PLC I/O architecture and field device requirements\nManufacturing & Field Support:\nProvide technical support to panel shop during fabrication and wiring\nResolve design issues and implement revisions as needed during build and installation\nSupport commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities as required\nReview redlines and ensure final “as-built” documentation is accurate\nContinuous Improvement & Mentorship:\nIdentify opportunities to improve design efficiency, automation, and reuse within EPLAN and ACAD\nMentor junior designers and provide technical guidance and design reviews\nStay current with evolving electrical standards, tools, and industry best practices\nSafety & Compliance:\nDesign systems with a strong focus on personnel safety and machine safeguarding\nSupport functional safety concepts and documentation where required\nEnsure all designs meet client specifications and regulatory requirements\n\nApplication/ Hiring Process\nWe use BambooHR as our HRIS to manage applications received and follow up with candidates\nRTA does not use this or any other system for artificial intelligence during the hiring process\nIf you require accommodation or assistance during the hiring process, please contact \nRidgeTech Automation Inc. is a control systems integrator. From our headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, we deliver world class designs and software for clients in a wide variety of industries around the globe. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality, most trusted automation solutions in the industry.\nRidgeTech Automation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate one another and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strive to provide engaging, dynamic, and challenging project opportunities to the team. Together, we are Taking Industry to a Higher Level.\nRidgeTech Automation team members exhibit the following core values:\nBe Safety Centric\nA Team with Strong Communication\nProvide Quality Services\nIntegrity in Everything We Do\nLearn more about recent projects on the RTA website or see what the team has been up to via LinkedIn.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3923,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-10T21:13:55Z"}],"liveness":{"score":66,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.732,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":28,"expected_fill_days":43,"reasons":["conf:3","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ridgetech-senior-controls-designer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ridgetech-senior-controls-designer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T01:14:51Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}