Electrical & Controls Engineer (Electrical Engineering Degree, Electrical & Controls Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing) in Waterville, OH
5+ to 7 years of experience
POSITION: Electrical & Controls Engineer (Electrical Engineering Degree, Electrical & Controls Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing)
LOCATION: Waterville, OH
DURATION: Full-Time
SALARY: Excellent Compensation with benefits + relocation
SKILLS: Electrical Engineering Degree, Electrical - Controls Engineering, Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Industrial Manufacturing Environment
DESCRIPTION:
ROLE:
The Electrical & Controls Engineer II is a highimpact technical role responsible for improving automation systems, elevating reliability, and leading performancedriven electrical engineering initiatives and provides support for a 24/7 continuous operation plant. Rather than routine task execution, this role focuses on measurable operational outcomes, continuous improvement, and longterm technical advancement.
KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
- Drive Equipment Reliability & Reduce Downtime
- Implement engineering improvements that reduce unplanned downtime and strengthen longterm control system reliability.
- Perform and lead rootcause investigations to eliminate repeat electrical and controls issues.
- Lead FullCycle Engineering Projects
- Independently develop, scope, justify, implement, and close out industrial electrical and controls projects that meet performance, schedule, and budget targets.
- Deliver complete project documentation, including engineering designs, calculations, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and commissioning plans.
- Manage vendor, contractor, and external engineering activities to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Enhance Safety & Standards Compliance
- Strengthen plant electrical safety by supporting NFPA 70E compliance, executing safety initiatives, and ensuring systems meet corporate engineering standards. ,
- Ensure electrical integrations, upgrades, and automation systems meet corporate specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Optimize Controls & Automation Performance
- Improve the functionality, responsiveness, and reliability of PLC, HMI, and networked control systems to drive measurable operational improvement.
- Identify performance gaps within plant automation and lead engineered solutions for sustained performance gains.
- Provide Technical Leadership & CrossFunctional Support
- Mentor technical team members, electricians, and junior engineers to elevate plant troubleshooting and automation capability.
- Communicate technical risks, project updates, and performance impacts clearly to plant leadership and crossfunctional partners.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in control systems engineering within a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated capabilities with industrial electrical and control systems, including AllenBradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networking.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
- Strong analytical, problemsolving, and project management skills.
OPPORTUNITIES:
- Make a Measurable Impact
- You will directly influence plant performance, reliability, and safety owning improvements that create longterm operational value.
- Lead HighVisibility Projects
- This role gives you the autonomy to manage fulllifecycle engineering projects, allowing you to shape the plant s technical direction.
- Longterm career development, technical growth, and leadership opportunities within a stable global organization.
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