Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical)

A bit about us

A major global food manufacturer with a portfolio of iconic household brands is expanding its corporate engineering team and looking for an experienced Electrical Staff Engineer or Senior Staff Engineer. This is a high-impact role supporting large-scale capital projects, cutting-edge automation, and enterprise-wide electrical standards for a company recognized for innovation, stability, and industry-leading workplace culture. If you're energized by complex engineering challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence electrical design across dozens of facilities, this role offers a rare platform to make a visible difference.

Why join us?

This organization is known for its long-term stability, strong values, and commitment to innovation. It has been repeatedly recognized for workplace excellence, corporate responsibility, and diversity & inclusion. Employees enjoy a culture that values continuous improvement, technical curiosity, and meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• Shape and implement company-wide standards for electrical system design across a large manufacturing network
• Lead the design and installation of advanced control systems, including RFP development, bid packages, specifications, and construction drawings
• Partner closely with IT, engineering teams, and OEM vendors to support capital projects and ongoing process improvements
• Strengthen the organization's IT/OT security posture by supporting cybersecurity initiatives for operational systems
• Plan and execute complex capital projects, ranging from independent initiatives to major multi-site programs, with annual budgets up to $40M
• Drive projects addressing hardware obsolescence, system reliability, and security vulnerabilities
• Prepare cost estimates, capital requests, project charters, design calculations, drawings, and procurement documentation
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with all regulatory, safety, and internal standards
• Apply ROI principles and life-cycle cost analysis to ensure smart, sustainable engineering decisions
• Champion continuous improvement and contribute to the development of new technologies and innovative processes
• Travel occasionally to support projects and plant operations

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field OR at least five years of industrial electrical installation/maintenance experience
• Minimum five years of relevant electrical experience, plus technical certification/licensure and demonstrated leadership development
• Strong initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management, organization, and communication abilities
• Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application in engineering design
• Experience with distributed control systems (e.g., FactoryTalk View SE)
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or willingness to obtain within 18 months
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship

Preferred

• Experience with: power distribution, motor controls (starters, VFDs, servos), lighting systems, low-voltage systems (fire alarms, security systems)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• State-issued electrical license (Journeyman or higher)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within two years
• Five years in maintenance engineering, industrial engineering, or a similar role

Pay

$85,000 - $120,000 per year

Benefits

• Base salary + annual incentive
• Annual merit review
• Medical, dental, vision
• Non-contributory pension
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Relocation assistance
• Generous PTO
• Free two-year community/technical college tuition for dependents