Electrical Controls Engineer
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Job Location:
Carthage, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We at Leggett & Platt Inc. are searching for an Electrical Controls Engineer within our engineering team to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883 Thats right! In fact we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring filed way back in 1885. Since then we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As an Electrical Controls Engineer you will have the opportunity to design test and troubleshoot new components. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by supporting the GSG/Machinery division. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative and values challenging work and diversity of thought.
So what will you be doing as an Electrical Controls Engineer
- Design electrical circuits and build prototypes to prove concepts
- Program various PLCs (i.e. Phoenix IDEC A-B Mitsubishi etc.)
- Program in IEC 61131
- Knowledgeable in servo sizing and selection
- Knowledgeable in designing and programming coordinated motion systems
- Perform engineering calculations
- Create and revise detailed drawings and bill of materials
- Ensure component introduction and change management activities are effectively completed and communicated
- Perform board level and system level testing
- Prepare test procedures and protocols for technicians
- Document test results and generate high level summary reports
- Work with others outside of engineering (i.e. manufacturing purchasing vendors etc.)
- Review product design for compliance with electrical engineering principles
- Knowledgeable of UL NEC NFPA and CE standards and work with Test Laboratories on getting product certified
To be successful in this role youll need:
- 2-3 years Electrical Engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience in many of the listed responsibilities
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally and communicate and interact effectively with customers and suppliers
Things we consider a plus:
- Hands on experience in troubleshooting servo systems electro-mechanical systems test engineering
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical departments
- Self-motivated organized attentive to detail
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
What to Do Next
Now that youve had a chance to learn more about us what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply be sure to create a profile and sign up for job alerts so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other learning and development and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity delivering the results the right way taking pride in our work and speaking the truth good or bad.
- Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy collaborate as a team embrace challenges and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference challenge the status quo and biases to make things better foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications wed love the opportunity to consider you.
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Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Lighting Design
- System Design
- Firmware
- NEC
- LabView
- PCB
- CAD
- Fpga
- Autocad
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Revit
About Company
Leggett & Platt® enhance people’s lives worldwide by designing and manufacturing innovative, distinctive products and components for use in bedding, furniture, seating, homes, offices, airplanes, and automobiles.
