Electrical Controls Engineer

Position Overview

A leading global manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support industrial automation, maintenance reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for PLC programming, troubleshooting electrical and controls systems, supporting maintenance operations, and driving equipment reliability and plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Siemens STEP 7 and Schneider Electric platforms
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues on manufacturing equipment
• Support equipment commissioning, startups, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Maintain electrical schematics, technical documentation, and change records using AutoCAD
• Utilize CMMS software for maintenance planning, scheduling, asset management, and work coordination
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance programs and reliability initiatives
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, OSHA requirements, and workplace safety standards
• Lead root cause analysis efforts using methodologies such as FMEA, 5 Whys, and corrective action processes
• Manage maintenance priorities, projects, contractors, vendors, and service providers
• Mentor technicians and support the development of maintenance and technical teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience leading maintenance operations in an industrial manufacturing environment or 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with industrial automation, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial networking protocols
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and electrical schematic interpretations
• Experience working in manufacturing, maintenance, or reliability-focused environments
• Strong leadership, project management, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with CMMS software
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) or Reliability Engineering experience
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a continuous manufacturing environment