Electrical Engineer 2
About the job
- A minimum of 3 years of controls estimation experience is required; 8–10 years is preferred.
- Experience with performance management is a plus.
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, trade school equivalent in PLC/Controls Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience designing, commissioning, and troubleshooting controls systems using platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, GE, or Square D.
- Knowledge of industrial controls networks such as Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, or DeviceNet is a plus.
- Proficiency drafting electrical designs using AutoCAD.
- Experience coordinating with project managers on assigned projects and with vendors or third-party suppliers on pricing or project support, and guiding electrical installers or other project support personnel.
- Ability to travel up to 25% to KPI locations as needed.
- Work with the Controls group to provide estimation for controls scope.
- Follow all safety guidelines, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintain a safety-first mindset.
- Follow standards set forth by KPI Solutions.
- Understand project schedules and scope of work.
- Understand project requirements, specifications, and equipment functionality.
- Communicate regularly with project managers and controls leadership.
- Communicate with vendors to negotiate pricing.
- Maintain high standards and help improve defined processes.
- Stay current with the latest technologies and best practices.
- Create electrical controls schematics, including wiring diagrams, panel layouts, push-button station layouts, safety circuits, and other hardware-related documents.
- Visit customer sites to gather information and support project kickoffs or pre-sales reviews.
- Provide informed estimations of labor and materials.
- Participate in the development and management of department processes, including CAD library functionality, operating procedures, software tools, and design methods.
- Maintain current knowledge of electrical and related safety standards as they apply to control panel design, build, machine safety, and machine wiring.
- Perform other tasks as directed by management.
- 8–10 years of controls estimation experience.
- Experience with performance management.
- Knowledge of industrial controls networks such as Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, or DeviceNet.
About the company
KPI Solutions provides end-to-end supply chain services and automation to transform distribution operations by analyzing, designing, implementing, and supporting engineered solutions. It works by assessing current operations, designing a custom, scalable solution, and implementing and supporting the system with a data-driven approach that blends hardware, software, and processes from a technology-neutral perspective. The company differentiates itself by being technology-agnostic and combining multiple automation technologies across the full lifecycle, rather than relying on a single vendor. Its goal is to help clients build flexible, scalable, and automated distribution operations that require less manual labor and operate more efficiently while staying adaptable for future needs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Belton, Missouri
Founded
1980
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NūMove said several U.S. beverage wholesalers are installing RAPTOR systems in 2026.
- KPI earned 2026 Gartner recognition on May 21 and May 29, strengthening credibility.
- Movu named KPI its top North American integrator for 2025, signaling repeat demand.
What critics are saying
- OEMs like AutoStore and Hai Robotics can sell direct, compressing KPI's margin.
- Project revenue depends on delayed warehouse capex; missed go-lives hit 2026 bookings.
- KPI's partner-heavy model faces commoditization if clients standardize on one robotics platform.
What makes KPI Solutions unique
- KPI combines consulting, systems integration, robotics, and Opto WES for end-to-end warehouses.
- Gartner named KPI a 2026 sample vendor for WES, WCS, and integrators.
- KPI wins complex multi-vendor deployments with Hai, Movu, Geekplus, and NūMove.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Parental Leave