Electrical and Automation Engineer

MTR.vet
  • Laurel, Maryland
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Your technical skills and disciplined mindset built in uniform are exactly what this role demands. Step into a high-visibility engineering position where you'll own electrical and automation systems for a fast-paced food manufacturing facility — driving uptime, leading improvement projects, and making a direct impact on production every single day.

    What You'll Do:

    • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, motors, drives, PLCs, and control panels
    • Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar), HMIs, and SCADA systems
    • Lead and support electrical and automation projects including upgrades, new line installations, and equipment integration
    • Develop and implement control logic to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality
    • Conduct risk assessments, LOTO audits, and safety validations to ensure OSHA and food safety compliance


    Requirements

    • Hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and instrumentation
    • PLC programming and troubleshooting proficiency (ladder logic, function block, or equivalent)
    • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen)
    • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation


    Benefits

    Full Benefits Package - see attached
    Medical
    Dental 
    401k/up to 6% match
    PTO -accrued every 2 weeks 15 days first year

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLaurel, Maryland
    Websitehttps://www.MTR.vet

    Skills

    • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Automation Engineeringunmatched
    • Automation Systemsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Power Distributionunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Fast Foodunmatched
    • Food Productionunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Ladder Logicunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Total Productive Maintenanceunmatched

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