Electrical Controls Engineer

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Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Controls System Design & Implementation

• Design, develop, and implement electrical control systems and automation solutions, with a focus on Siemens PLCs and HMIs.
• Lead projects for new equipment integration, upgrades, and process automation.

2. Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for electrical and control systems, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Siemens controls and related automation technologies.

3. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement innovative solutions.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for control systems, electrical schematics, and project records.
• Ensure compliance with company protocols, industry standards, and safety regulations.

5. Project Management

• Manage and execute engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.

6. Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Train and mentor maintenance and operations staff on Siemens control systems, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques.

7. Facility & Safety Management

• Support the upkeep of the production area, including implementation of 5S principles and participation in preventive maintenance programs.
• Promote and enforce safety standards in all engineering activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.

Professional

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial controls engineering, with hands‑on expertise in Siemens PLCs and automation systems.

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced knowledge of Siemens PLC programming, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Experience with industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet), HMIs, and related control hardware.
• Proficient in electrical design software and technical documentation.

Analytical & Problem‑Solving

Skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and support production objectives.

Personal Attributes:

• Results‑oriented, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• High integrity and commitment to safety and quality.

Autonomy and Performance:

- Achieves performance objectives with minimal supervision.

These qualifications reflect a comprehensive set of skills and attributes essential for success in the role, emphasizing not only technical proficiency but also leadership qualities and a positive, results‑oriented mindset.

Reporting Line:

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard or other equipment HMI
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 40 pounds/ up to 60 pounds
• Frequently has exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
• Frequently has exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• Frequently loud noise (examples: assembly line noise, product testing noise, etc.)
• Occasionally very loud noise (example: insulator product shatter, electrical shock)

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• Full‑time

• Manufacturing and Utilities

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