Electrical Engineer

Hands-on Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineer needed to design, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial control, electrical, and automation systems. This role supports PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, VFDs, and in-house software, provides technical guidance, leads projects, and implements process improvements to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency. Experience with electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial automation required.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure control systems, electrical panels, and instrumentation equipment for industrial processes.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, thin clients, and in-house software applications.
• Analyze facility processes to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting, including power systems for melt stations, rectifiers, VFDs, and associated equipment.
• Work with instrumentation such as pressure sensors, temperature sensors, flow meters, and transducers.
• Provide technical guidance and remote assistance for installation, commissioning, and system upgrades.
• Conduct analytical assessments, root cause analysis, and safety inspections of control and electrical systems.
• Initiate, plan, and lead projects independently, maintaining schedule and cost updates for multi-discipline initiatives.
• Modify and improve existing control systems to optimize performance and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to maintain software, networks, and automation infrastructure.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and related industrial control hardware.
• Experience designing electrical panels and industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), power systems, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in networking, software troubleshooting, and in-house application maintenance (e.g., C# applications).
• Ability to analyze and optimize industrial processes and implement automation solutions.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and sensor systems (pressure, temperature, flow, transducers).
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in industrial environments and ensure compliance with safety standards.

What we offer:

• A dynamic, flexible culture, that promotes collaboration and professional/ personal growth of each team member.
• To be a part of a well-established team that values hard work, innovation & knows the value of its people.
• Coaching, mentoring helping team members realize their potential, aiding in defining goals and executing them.
• We are privately owned with an aggressive growth strategy; Making way for ample advancement opportunities to transition into operations and/or direct management.
• Competitive base package + bonus plan
• We have continuous training, and are firm believers that a strong, knowledgeable, well-trained staff is the reason we are at the top of our field, having continued success.
• Our goal as leaders is to provide value, value to our clients, vendors and more importantly to our team- YOU.

Looking forward to getting to know you...

We are, and work with clients that are equal opportunity employers and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.