Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Orlando, FL Area
Experience Level: Senior / Lead Level

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, troubleshooting, and commissioning of industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role offering involvement in complex automation projects, motion control systems, electrical control panel design, and industrial systems integration.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, industrial networks, and motion control, along with the ability to lead engineering initiatives, mentor technical team members, and work directly with customers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Lead the design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, servos, and industrial networks.

Provide technical leadership and direction for automation and controls engineering projects.

Develop and maintain automation architectures, electrical control system designs, and engineering standards.

Lead the design and support of electrical control panels and motion control applications.

Analyze system requirements and develop solutions for automated manufacturing equipment and processes.

Oversee system testing, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer facilities.

Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings to support system design and implementation.

Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, and customer personnel to ensure successful project execution.

Provide advanced technical support and resolve complex automation issues in industrial manufacturing environments.

Mentor and support other controls engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

5+ years of hands-on experience in automation, controls, or electrical engineering.

Demonstrated experience with motion control systems and electrical control panel design.

Strong background designing, developing, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.

Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communication networks.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.

Proven ability to lead technical projects and provide engineering guidance to other team members.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and customers throughout project execution.

Willingness to travel to customer facilities as project requirements dictate.

Experience with one or more of the following technologies is highly desirable:

PLC Platforms: Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation, PlantPAx, Siemens

Robotics

Motion Control: Servo systems, variable-frequency drives, and motion controllers

Industrial Systems: DCS, industrial networking, and integrated control systems

Systems Integration: Industrial automation design, implementation, testing, and commissioning

Competitive compensation based on experience

401(k) with company match

HSA, FSA, and dependent care options

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Business travel expenses covered and mileage reimbursed

Opportunities to work on technically challenging, high-impact industrial automation projects

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced Lead Controls Engineer, Senior Automation Engineer, or Electrical Controls Engineer ready to take on technical leadership responsibilities. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex automation projects, mentor engineering talent, interact directly with customers, and work across a broad range of industrial automation technologies.