Electrical & Controls Engineer II
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Job Location:
Waterville, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Electrical & Controls Engineer II
Status: Full-Time
Location: Waterville Ohio
Relocation: Possible for an ideal candidate
Salary: Salary to be discussed with a Partner Recruiter
Visa Support: Not available
Overview
We are seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer II to support a large complex manufacturing operation that runs 24/7. This role is focused heavily on controls engineering automation reliability and performance improvement rather than routine maintenance. The engineer will play a key role in both day-to-day plant support and longer-term capital and upgrade projects.
This position offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact on plant performance safety and automation capability while working closely with electricians supervisors and engineering leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead improvements that enhance electrical and controls system reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex PLC HMI VFD and networked control system issues
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
- Independently manage full lifecycle engineering projects including scope development justification execution and closeout
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as schematics specifications cost estimates and commissioning plans
- Coordinate and oversee vendors contractors and external engineering resources
- Support plant electrical safety initiatives and compliance with NFPA 70E and internal engineering standards
- Implement controls upgrades including replacement of obsolete drives and control systems
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to electricians and junior technical staff
- Communicate project status risks and performance improvements to plant leadership
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- Minimum 3 years of electrical/controls engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong hands-on experience with PLC VFD and HMI programming (Allen-Bradley preferred)
- Experience supporting continuous operations (24/7 manufacturing environments)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
- Strong troubleshooting analytical and project management skills
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- High-impact role with direct influence on plant performance and reliability
- Blend of capital projects and daily controls support keeping work varied and engaging
- Opportunity to work in a stable long-term manufacturing environment with strong engineering standards
- Located in Waterville Ohio offering a lower cost of living access to outdoor recreation nearby metro amenities dining entertainment and an excellent quality of life for individuals or families
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Lighting Design
- System Design
- Firmware
- NEC
- LabView
- PCB
- CAD
- Fpga
- Autocad
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Revit
