Electrical Controls Lead

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

• 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.

• Drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode analysis, and preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.
• 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 with plant safety and quality standards
• Support TPM, continuous improvement, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain accurate electrical schematics, PLC programs, backups, and asset documentation.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of SAP system
• Analyze and interpret the area’s Top Losses
• Adhere to 5S Standard
• Identify abnormalities and write Red/Blue tags
• Create and train on OPL (One-point lessons)
• Adheres to CI Standard
• Identify HTA’s and SOC’s
• Identify safety hazards in work area as part of Step 0
• Understand Problem‑Solving/5…