Electrical Controls Engineer

We are looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to serve as a key technical expert within a highly automated testing and engineering environment. This is a high-impact role offering strong autonomy, where you’ll support operations, lead automation initiatives, and help shape the long-term strategy for electrical and control systems infrastructure.

You’ll act as a system owner for automation and electrical systems, while also providing mentorship and guidance to technicians, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Technical Support
  Troubleshoot and support electrical/automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, instrumentation). Train technicians, review drawings, and support design, installation, and maintenance of facility systems. Partner cross-functionally to reduce downtime, ensure code compliance, and support capital projects. Lead root cause analysis and maintain documentation.
• System Ownership & Reliability
  Drive reliability of electrical and automation systems and develop improvement roadmaps.
• Project Management
  Lead medium–large projects, including scope, budget, timelines, and vendor coordination.
• Strategy & Leadership
  Mentor team members and support long-term automation and facility strategy.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of electrical and control systems experience
• Knowledge of medium- and low-voltage power distribution
• PLC programming and HMI design experience
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and safety standards
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with automation systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills