Electrical Controls Engineer Indiana

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

Job :

Location: Richmond, Indiana

Industry: Building Materials

Job Category: Engineering Electrical

Employment Type: Full‑time

Compensation: $100,000–$125,000 base salary

Travel: Up to 10%

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support our Richmond, Indiana manufacturing facility. This role will play a key part in ensuring operational reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across electrical and control systems. The position involves a balanced mix of hands‑on troubleshooting (firefighting) and project‑based engineering, supporting both day‑to‑day plant operations and long‑term improvement initiatives.

• Perform power, electrical, and control systems engineering for plant operations and capital projects
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls‑related operational issues
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to prevent recurring issues
• Provide on‑call support to plant operations for electrical and controls systems
• Prepare, review, and approve technical electrical specifications for equipment, processes, and projects
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on electrical systems, process control, water systems, and compressed air systems
• Provide backup support to other Electrical Engineers as required
• Assist with review and implementation of corporate electrical standards and specifications
• Track, prioritize, and resolve issues in coordination with cross‑functional teams
• Support manufacturing operations and electrical safety initiatives
• Maintain clear communication with management and project stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and changes

• Strong hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs
• Knowledge of Device Net and Control Net industrial networks
• Experience with industrial control networks and networked control systems
• General understanding of DCS / SCADA systems (Ignition, Wonderware preferred)
• Ability to support and improve control systems in a discrete manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum 3 years of experience in control systems or a discrete manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated electrical and controls engineering capability
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Solid understanding of Allen‑Bradley PLC and HMI programming
• Experience with enterprise and control network communications
• Knowledge of DCS/SCADA platforms
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety standards, including arc flash and shock hazards
• Proven ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously (3–4 projects)
• Demonstrated success managing projects in the $50K–$200K range

• Experience driving continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
• Process control experience, particularly in utilities such as water and compressed air systems
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions
• Effective communication skills across engineering, maintenance, and operations teams

• Competitive base salary: $100,000–$125,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization.