[Hiring] Senior Electrical Controls Engineer @Hyper Solutions Inc

Role Description

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in electrical controls engineering in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Experience with data center infrastructure, power distribution equipment, or similar systems
• Hands-on experience with low- to medium-voltage power systems
• Strong knowledge of PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, CAN, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, codes, and standards
• Experience supporting UL-regulated products and certification processes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities

Requirements

• Experience with SCADA systems and remote monitoring
• Exposure to industrial cybersecurity considerations
• Experience with regulatory testing and certification (UL, IEC, CE)
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems
• PMP certification or experience leading technical projects

Schedule & Work Environment

• Remote or Onsite in Richmond, VA depending on candidate location
• Office and lab/manufacturing environment with collaboration across engineering and production teams
• Occasional travel to support testing, commissioning, or field support activities - up to 35%

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunity to grow your engineering career in a fast-paced and evolving organization