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...
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