Controls & Electrical Engineering Manager

Join a pioneering organization with over 50 years in the industrial equipment sector, now launching a state-of-the-art production facility spreading across 800,000 square feet. This exciting opportunity is designed for a dynamic leader to oversee a new team focused on advancing electrical and automation projects within a highly automated environment. You will steer a team of engineers and supervisors, providing critical indirect guidance to our electricians, while serving as the go-to expert on all things electrical and controls in our cutting-edge location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex electrical initiatives from conception to delivery, including design, budgeting, installation, documentation, and finalization.
• Develop electrical and automation systems for machinery, robotic solutions, and facility infrastructure.
• Oversee medium to high voltage electrical distribution to ensure smooth operations.
• Act as the primary troubleshooter for production challenges related to electrical, PLC, or control issues.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with motor control centers, control panels, SCADA systems, and automation equipment.
• Ensure all electrical layouts are up-to-date and compliant with NEC, NFPA 70, and local food safety regulations.
• Prepare and manage capital budgets, build specifications, issue RFQs, and gather necessary vendor quotes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or extensive experience (10+ years) in electrical project management within manufacturing as an alternative.
• At least 7 years of practice in electrical engineering in industrial settings, with direct exposure to design, control, and project management.
• Proficiency in design tasks including diagrams, load analysis, and detailed calculations.
• Skilled in PLC tasks: wiring, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with 13.8kV service, 480V distribution lines, MCCs, and control panel configurations.
• Manufacturing experience essential; exposure to sectors like food, chemical, or complex industrial operations is preferred.
• Leadership experience in engineering is advantageous.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or electrical certification is a bonus, not imperative.