Electrical and Control Systems Engineering Manager

About the role

A growing industrial manufacturer seeks an Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for plant electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, and controls. This role drives reliability, modernization, and safe operation across multiple production areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop electrical, controls, and automation engineering staff
• Oversee electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems
• Direct PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architecture
• Approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation
• Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, IEEE standards
• Cook up contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers
• Support reliability improvements, root‑cause analysis, and change management

Qualifications

• Required:
• Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Required: 8+ years in electrical, automation, or control systems engineering
• Required: 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
• Required: Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MCCs, VFDs, and instrumentation
• Required: Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks
• Required: Proven success leading engineering teams and projects
• PREFERRED:
• PREFERRED: PE license
• PREFERRED: Master's degree in engineering or business
• PREFERRED: Experience in industrial manufacturing or process industries
• PREFERRED: PMP or automation/reliability certifications
• PREFERRED: Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 technologies

Why This Role Stands Out

This high‑impact leadership role offers visibility across operations, ownership of major automation and modernization projects, and the opportunity to shape long‑term electrical and controls strategy. It also leads a multidisciplinary engineering team in a growing organization.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary + 10% annual performance bonus
• Medical insurance options
• Traditional PPO with optional medical FSA
• High Deductible Health Plan with HSAD
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dependent care FSA
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Paid time off
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D
• Employee assistance program
• Optional voluntary life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

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Pay

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