Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Description: Support plant operations by designing, maintaining, and improving electrical, control, and automation systems. This role drives continuous improvement, supports projects, and provides technical expertise across teams.

Responsibilities/skills:

• Design, upgrade, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems

• Support installation and execution of automation and electrical projects

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley, RSLogix)

• Work with SCADA systems (Factory Talk, Ignition, Wonderware)

• Interpret and update electrical drawings using AutoCAD or Solid Works

• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and operations teams

• Apply safety standards (NEC, NFPA) and continuous improvement practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• 3+ years of electrical/programming experience in a manufacturing environment

• Must be authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship available)

• Degree in Electrical, EET, or Computer Engineering

• Experience with PLC/HMI programming and SCADA systems

• Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems

• Project management and continuous improvement experience (e.g., TPM, Six Sigma)

• Experience with industrial robots