Electrical & Controls Engineer II – Continuous Manufacturing
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Job Location:
Waterville, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Electrical & Controls Engineer II Continuous Manufacturing
Location: Waterville OH
Work Model: 100% On-Site
Industry: Building Materials / Industrial Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Recruiting Partner: Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS)
Position Overview
Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is partnering with a global manufacturing organization to identify a high-impact Electrical & Controls Engineer II to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing facility.
This is a plant-critical controls engineering role focused on improving automation performance strengthening reliability and delivering full-cycle electrical and controls projects. The position blends day-to-day plant controls ownership with capital project execution requiring strong PLC expertise systems thinking and the ability to deliver measurable operational results.
Key Responsibilities
Drive Equipment Reliability & Reduce Downtime
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Implement electrical and controls engineering improvements that reduce unplanned downtime
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Lead root-cause investigations to eliminate recurring electrical and automation issues
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Support continuous operations with responsive production-aware troubleshooting
Lead Full-Cycle Engineering Projects
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Independently scope justify design implement and close out electrical and controls projects
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Develop complete engineering documentation including designs calculations specifications cost estimates schedules and commissioning plans
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Manage vendors contractors and external engineering partners to ensure alignment with project goals
Optimize Controls & Automation Systems
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Own and improve PLC HMI VFD and industrial networked control systems
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Identify performance gaps within plant automation and lead engineered solutions
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Support controls modernization efforts including drive replacements and system obsolescence mitigation
Enhance Safety & Standards Compliance
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Support and strengthen electrical safety practices including NFPA 70E compliance
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Ensure electrical integrations and automation upgrades meet corporate engineering standards and regulatory requirements
Provide Technical Leadership & Plant Support
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Mentor electricians technicians and junior engineers to elevate plant controls capability
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Communicate technical risks project updates and performance impacts to plant leadership
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Work closely with electrical supervisors and operations teams on daily controls execution
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
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Minimum 3 years of electrical and controls engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
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Demonstrated ability to support a 24/7 continuous operations facility
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Hands-on experience with:
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Allen-Bradley PLCs
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HMIs
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VFDs
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Industrial electrical systems and controls
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Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics engineering drawings and technical specifications
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Strong analytical troubleshooting and project management skills
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred / Ideal Experience
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Controls-heavy plant environment (day-to-day controls ownership)
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Coordinated drive system experience (implementation or replacement of obsolete drives)
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Industrial networking and control system integration
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Experience balancing capital projects and daily plant support
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Exposure to safety standards and compliance frameworks
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Ability to influence and mentor without direct authority
Work Environment
This role supports a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation and is 100% on-site. The position requires responsiveness to production needs strong collaboration with plant teams and accountability for controls reliability across all assets.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The hiring organization is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Controls & Electrical Engineering
#ControlsEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #PLC #AllenBradley
#HMI #VFD #IndustrialAutomation #ControlsSystems
Manufacturing & Operations
#ContinuousManufacturing #24x7Operations #PlantEngineering
#ReliabilityEngineering #DowntimeReduction
Projects & Safety
#CapitalProjects #NFPA70E #ElectricalSafety
#AutomationUpgrades #ControlsModernization
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply through Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS). All applications will be handled confidentially. Candidates must be comfortable with on-site work in a continuous manufacturing environment.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
