Electrical Controls Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will help design, build, and support automated systems used across our pharmacy network. You will work on a variety of projects, including equipment upgrades, system improvements, and new facility implementations. The ideal candidate has strong controls engineering experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and enjoys taking projects from design through startup and commissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or support automation projects from planning through startup and commissioning.
• Design electrical control systems and select components that meet industry standards and business needs.
• Review and guide the development of electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Oversee control panel fabrication to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Develop, program, and implement PLC and HMI solutions.
• Configure and program variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo motion systems, and other industrial control devices.
• Perform system testing, simulations, and validation activities.
• Commission and start up automation equipment at pharmacy and operational sites.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, controls, programming, and system integration issues.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, vendors, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reliability, and system performance.
• Provide hands-on support during equipment installation, startup, and troubleshooting activities.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

• At least 4 years of experience with:
  • PLC programming
  • Electrical schematic design and review
  • HMI development
  • VFD configuration and setup
  • I/O configuration and field commissioning

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk SE and ME.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix motion systems, or similar technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work in hands-on engineering environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Travel Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel up to 30% annually, including overnight travel as needed.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys designing, programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning automated systems while working on projects that improve operational efficiency and support pharmacy operations.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance.  Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.