Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting control systems for low- to medium-voltage electrical power equipment. This role focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and compliant control solutions for products such as PDUs, RPPs, switchboards, and related infrastructure.

This position plays a critical role in Hyper’s product development and delivery by ensuring control systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with industry standards. The role works cross-functionally with mechanical, manufacturing, software, and quality teams across the full product lifecycle—from concept through commissioning and field support.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for low- and medium-voltage power equipment
• Create control schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O documentation
• Specify and program PLCs, HMIs, relays, sensors, and communication devices
• Ensure designs meet functional, safety, and performance requirements
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of system-level control issues during manufacturing and in the field
• Support factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and commissioning activities
• Drive standardization of control architectures and reusable design components
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with electrical and controls standards (UL, NEC, NFPA, IEC, IEEE)
• Support UL certification, testing, and inspection processes
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing execution
• Contribute to improvements in system reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability
• Support long-term controls strategy and product roadmap initiatives

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day

• Designing and updating electrical control schematics and system architectures
• Programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs
• Supporting production teams with build documentation and issue resolution
• Participating in testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting efforts
• Collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve system performance