Electrical Controls Lead

Electrical Controls Lead

Job Description

Department:
Maintenance

Reports to:

Maintenance Leader

FLSA Status:
Exempt;
Hourly

Revised Date: 4/2026

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Electrical Controls Lead is responsible for the technical leadership, reliability, and continuous improvement of electrical and automation systems within a high‑technology manufacturing facility. This role serves as the subject‑matter expert for PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, robotics, and process control systems, while leading and developing a team of electrical and controls technicians. The position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Technical/Quality, Engineering, IT/OT, and Safety to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership & Systems Ownership

* Serve as the site technical authority for electrical power distribution, PLCs, HMIs, motion control, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks.

* Own standards for controls architecture, programming, documentation, and change management.

* Lead troubleshooting of complex electrical and controls failures to minimize downtime and prevent recurrence.

* Support new equipment installations, commissioning, and acceptance testing.

* Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company engineering guidelines.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

* Drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode analysis, and preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.

* Identify and implement contr

* Support and lead kaizen evens, 5s activities, and lean manufacturing initiatives across the plant

* Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and maintainability

* Ensure all control systems operate reliably, effectively, and in alignment withplant safety and quality standards

* Support TPM, continuous improvement, and digital manufacturing initiatives.

* Maintain accurate electrical schematics, PLC programs, backups, and asset documentation.

Team Leadership & Development

* Provide technical directions and coaching to electrical and controls technicians.

* Support training and skill development in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and automation technologies.

* Participate in staffing assessments, succession planning, and performance feedback.

* Act as escalation support for shift maintenance teams during critical events.

Collaboration & Project Support

* Partner with Operations and Engineering to optimize equipment performance and process control.

* Coordinate with IT/OT resources on network security, system integration, and data reliability.

* Support capital projects, automation expansions, and technology roadmaps.

* Communicate effectively across shifts and departments to ensure alignment and execution.

Safety & Compliance

* Champion electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc‑flash mitigation, and safe work practices.

* Ensure controls modifications follow proper management of change (MOC) processes.

Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and accountability

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Associates Degree in technical field required

* 5 years of experience in electrical/controls maintenance within a manufacturing environment

* Experience in high‑technology, automated, or continuous‑process manufacturing.

* Robotics, vision systems, or advanced motion control experience.

* Familiarity with OT cybersecurity and networked control systems.

* Project leadership or capital project support experience.

* CMMS, TPM, or reliability‑centered maintenance experience.

* High level of competency with Allen-Bradley PLC(Control Lgix), HMI

* Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Technical depth and structured problem solving

* Leadership and coaching capability

* On‑call or off‑shift support as required for critical issues or project execution

* Strong communication across technical and non‑technical teams

* Bias for safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

* Written and Verbal Communications Skills

* Planning and organizational skills

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