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Electrical & Controls Engineer

Richmond, OH
Permanent
Key Performance Objectives:
  • Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime via root-cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
  • Own electrical/control system projects from concept to completion, meeting timelines, budgets, and performance targets; manage projects up to $50k.
  • Lead/support capital improvements enhancing safety, efficiency, automation, and system capability.
  • Advance electrical safety through initiatives, NFPA 70E adherence, and compliance with corporate standards/environmental expectations.
  • Optimize PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA systems for process stability/throughput; address production gaps with engineered solutions (e.g., water/compressed air systems).
  • Mentor junior engineers/electricians to build team troubleshooting capability.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and external resources to align priorities and outcomes.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
  • Minimum 1 year (3 preferred) control systems engineering experience in continuous/discrete manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications, including programming.
  • Basic project management skills.
  • Ability to solve projects/basic process engineering problems.
  • Collaborative work with internal/external engineering resources.
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
  • Drive/initiative to complete tasks and pursue improvements.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
  • Continuous improvement (CI) on electrical projects.
  • Process control experience (e.g., water/compressed air systems).
  • Honeywell C300/C200, DeviceNet/ControlNet, industrial networking.
  • DCS/SCADA (e.g., Ignition/Wonderware) general understanding.

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 254128452