Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Electrical Controls Engineer

Innovate & Build the Future of Packaging Automation (Pharma, Biotech, Diagnostic & Cannabis Industries). Make machines that matter.

As an Electrical Controls Engineer at Filamatic, you’ll bring cutting-edge automation to life—designing motion control systems, electromechanical systems, and pneumatics for custom packaging solutions. You’ll build filling and capping machines that help biotech, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, diagnostic, and cannabis companies deliver life-changing products to the world.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team from concept through delivery on custom machinery.
• Design electrical control systems with multi-axis motion, electromechanical systems, and pneumatics.
• Create schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and control software for new machines.
• Program PLCs (primarily Rockwell RSLogix 5000), HMIs (FactoryTalk ME/SE), and motion control systems.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Support technicians during assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of systems.
• Identify and specify commercially available machine components.
• Incorporate reusable design elements and standard engineering practices.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, and 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with 2D CAD (AutoCAD or DraftSight) for panel design and power systems.
• Strong programming skills in PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and fieldbus systems.
• A deep understanding of complex automated machinery and multi-axis motion control.
• Familiarity with NEC standards, servo systems, and electromechanical systems.
• Great diagnostic skills and a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000 – $130,000 per year

Benefits: 3 weeks of annual vacation, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) with company contribution, parental leave, and comprehensive health (3 plan options), dental, and vision coverage. Eligibility for insurance and 401(k) begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

About us

Filamatic, a division of National Instrument, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of industrial packaging machinery for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic and Cannabis Industries. Our success over the last 70 years is attributable to exceeding customer expectations by providing products and services which offer a superior value proposition, creating a great working environment for our employees, hiring exceptionally qualified staff, and driving continuous process improvement.

Our Values represent the lens we use when making decisions that impact the company, employees, and our customers. Each person we add to our organization should reinforce these values. We seek out individuals who support/embrace these values. Filamatic core values are: Adherence to the Golden Rule, Continuous Improvement, Customer Centric, Takes Ownership, Persistence, Courage to be Curious, Resilient Mindset, and Practical Excellence.

Employment opportunities are contingent on successfully completing a background check, drug test and physical as applicable based on the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Instrument dba Filamatic is an equal opportunity employer. National Instrument dba Filamatic does not discriminate in employment with regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.