Electrical Controls Engineer

STIHL USA

Virginia Beach, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Computer Workstations, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Cost Control, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Forestry, Identify Issues, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Process Improvement, Product Testing, Production Costing, Production Support, Production Systems, Production Volume, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, SCADA Software, Security Monitoring, Software Design, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, VA
POSTED
2 days ago

As a family-owned company, it's the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.We are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join the team. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!Why You'll Love Working at STIHLCompetitive paywith multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increasesOnsite Health & Wellness Centerfor employees and eligible family membersRobust retirement offeringsincluding:A fully vestedPension Planafter 5 yearsA401(k)with generous employer matchPaid time offincluding 11 Paid HolidaysA strong culture ofstability, community, and innovationCompensation: $97,000-$112,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.About YouYou develop, improve, and support high‑volume manufacturing production equipment and methods, aiming for zero defects by enhancing and creating industrial production systems and devices, including PLCs and vision‑based monitoring technologies.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesManages multiple SCADA and PLC integration projects simultaneously with limited supervision within defined timelines.Supports all production departments with design, debugging, troubleshooting and continual improvement of production equipment and methods.Programs, configures and develops sequence of operation for PLC programs on new and existing production equipmentCompletes electrical, pneumatic, hardware and software control design for new and existing workstations, auto stations and light automation machines.Conducts analysis of and implements vision-based monitoring systems.Recommends, designs and implements techniques that enhance design performance, reduce cost and improve production processes and quality.Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.Help manage OT Security requirementsAll other duties and responsibilities as assignedSpecificationsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering (with PLC experience) is preferred or a related amount of years of experience.Development of Dashboards using SCADA software#J-18808-Ljbffr

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