Lead Electrical Engineer

Take the Lead on Power, Precision, and Performance: Lead Electrical Engineer

Ready to step into a hands-on leadership role where your expertise in electrical engineering, industrial controls, and automation drives real impact? This opportunity places you at the center of a high-performance manufacturing environment, leading critical instrumentation and controls (I&C) projects, optimizing plant systems, and ensuring reliability across complex operations. You'll serve as both a technical expert and team leader-guiding daily activities and stepping in to lead when management is unavailable.

Hours and Pay

• Salary: Up to $155,000 + 8% bonus (Lead level)
• Alternate Level: Electrical Engineer option at approximately $105,000 + 6% bonus
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Status: Direct Hire

Benefits

This direct-hire opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and long-term success. Employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional offerings include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits, pet insurance, and employee discount programs. You'll join a collaborative, safety-focused environment that values innovation, leadership, and continuous improvement.

Daily Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems using Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Safety PLCs
• Design and implement automation systems, including high-speed motion control with VFDs, DC drives, and servo systems
• Define system architecture and select components such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and safety hardware
• Maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment controls, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Support plant-wide electrical troubleshooting alongside technicians, electricians, and process engineers
• Oversee and improve facility power distribution systems to meet operational demands
• Lead and support automation upgrades, process improvements, and cost reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with GMP, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and UL safety standards
• Update and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation using AutoCAD
• Manage PLC program backups and documentation on plant network systems
• Promote and support EH&S policies and electrical safety training initiatives
• Drive Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S+1 and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and maintenance teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in industrial controls, drive systems, and power distribution
• Experience with PLC programming, automation systems, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, OSHA)
• Familiarity with calibration methods and preventive/predictive maintenance
• Proven ability to lead teams and provide technical guidance
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting tools preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and documentation systems

This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional ready to combine technical expertise with leadership, driving performance, safety, and innovation across a dynamic manufacturing environment.

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