Electrical Controls Engineer II

ICON Technology
United States, Texas, Austin
220 East Saint Elmo Road (Show on map)
Feb 06, 2026
ICON is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer II to support ICON's R&D development of next generation robotic systems for government/defense customers. As an Electrical Controls Engineer at ICON, You will be responsible for designing the necessary electrical systems inside our 3D printing products to ensure stable, secure, safe electrical systems adhering to industry-accepted best practices. The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer is accountable for the technical quality of the electrical systems along with all relevant documentation. This role is based at ICON's Austin, TX lab and will report to the Sr. Director of R&D Defense Programs. RESPONSIBILITIES Designing and implementing system electrical features as aligning with product team roadmaps. Select sensors and components for new engineering projects. Creating and documenting detailed layouts, schematics, P&ID's for manufacturing and diagnostics Creating detailed wire harnesses and layout diagrams. Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical systems. Develop continuous improvement plans for electrical systems. Document product selection criteria and test plans. Developing electrical standards which adhere to industry best practice. Ensuring all the members of the team have a proper understanding of the principles, practices and standards of electrical controls. Working with the product team to track the quality and regular reporting to stakeholders. Proactive communication and escalation of code quality or related technical risks, issues and other relevant information. Ensuring standards and guidelines are automated as much as possible to provide regular and timely feedback on the quality of electrical changes. Building relationships with external stakeholders and acts as a two-way interface between the Electrical team and external stakeholders such as Firmware, Software, and Hardware. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS B.S. in Engineering or a similar field or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience working with and designing electrical systems for industrial automation equipment. Experience with electrical safety design and safety standards. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience working with industrial safety systems. Hydraulics and Pneumatic system experience ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended). Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON. As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes. Internet Applicant Employment Notices