Electrical Engineer — Control Systems

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer — Control Systems role is onsite in Chattanooga, TN; compensation is not specified. Astec designs and builds products for asphalt road building and aggregate processing, including heavy construction equipment. The engineer develops electrical hardware and control systems for equipment such as road pavers, road mills, and wood-processing machines. The role spans requirements, electrical and software design, testing, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to deliver reliable, functional equipment and support product launches and field issues.

What you'll do

• Develop product functional specifications and control strategies
• design electrical hardware, schematics, PCB layouts, junction boxes, and wiring harnesses
• contribute to control software development and testing
• lead electrical design reviews
• develop test plans and validate designs
• prepare product documentation
• coordinate with product management, manufacturing, service, purchasing, and suppliers
• assist customers with equipment issues
• follow design, coding, and safety standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

control systems

chattanooga tn

astec industries

heavy construction equipment

automation

electrical hardware

embedded controllers

plc

c/c++

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Work on control and automation systems for heavy construction equipment, with cross-functional engineering collaboration and occasional project-related travel.

About the employer

Astec Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Construction Machinery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.