Corporate Electrical Engineer – Capital Projects; Controls​/PLC

Corporate Electrical Engineer – Capital Projects (Controls/PLC)

Location: On-Site | Appleton & Green Bay, WI

Our client is a global, sustainability-focused manufacturer that delivers innovative flexible-packaging solutions to leading consumer and healthcare brands. They are expanding their Wisconsin footprint and need a hands‑on electrical engineer to drive capital programs that modernize equipment, boost throughput, and elevate plant safety.

Acting as the electrical and controls subject‑matter expert, you will lead $1 M–$20 M multi‑site projects from scope definition through commissioning. Your work will directly influence product quality, energy efficiency and long‑term reliability across two flagship operations.

• High‑impact visibility with direct line of sight to senior engineering leadership.
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, 401(k) match and full health benefits.
• Company‑funded professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• A collaborative, safety‑first culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Up to 40 % travel between regional facilities (all expenses paid).

• Own the electrical/controls scope for new equipment installs and major line upgrades—developing budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans.
• Design single‑line diagrams, panel layouts, and PLC/HMI architectures that comply with NFPA 70E, OSHA and corporate standards.
• Specify, purchase and program Allen‑Bradley and Siemens PLCs, VFDs, servo drives and safety systems to achieve OEE, uptime and energy‑use targets.
• Manage vendor RFQs, purchase orders, FAT/SAT activities and on‑time delivery of materials.
• Supervise installation contractors, perform power‑up, I/O checkout and start‑up; then train maintenance and production teams.
• Track cap‑ex spend, update cash‑flow forecasts and complete post‑mortem reports capturing lessons learned for future projects.
• Champion a zero‑incident culture by embedding LOTO, arc‑flash and machine‑guarding best practices in every project phase.
• Lead or support kaizen events and CI teams to drive process optimisation and sustainability initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience delivering electrical systems for industrial capital projects—preferably in packaging, paper or other high‑speed manufacturing.
• Proficiency with PLC/HMI programming (Rockwell Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal), MCC design and power distribution up to 480 V.
• Working knowledge of project‑management methodologies, earned‑value tracking and root‑cause analysis (8D, Five Why).
• Strong communication and vendor‑management skills; ability to translate technical detail to non‑engineers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 40 % throughout Wisconsin.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing