Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership – Provide day to day technical leadership for electrical engineers and designers, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency across projects.
• Control System Design – Lead the design and development of electrical control systems based on customer specifications, selecting components and defining testing methods.
• PLC & HMI Programming – Oversee development, troubleshooting, and optimization of PLC and HMI programs to ensure reliable automation performance.
• Technical Problem-Solving – Drive resolution of complex technical challenges and establish scalable, long term solutions.
• Compliance & Standards – Ensure all designs meet UL 508A, NEC, IEC, and internal engineering standards.
• Mentorship & Development – Coach and develop engineers through regular feedback, technical guidance, and career development support.
• Workload & Resource Planning – Assist in prioritization, delegation, and balancing of engineering resources across projects.
• Design Reviews & Best Practices – Lead Design Reviews and drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, templates, and standards.
• Customer Collaboration – Act as a senior technical point of contact with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver best in class solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Expertise in Electrical Controls & Automation – Experience designing, programming, and implementing control systems for industrial applications.
• PLC & HMI Proficiency – Hands-on experience with RSLogix, Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, or similar platforms is a must.
• Software Skills – Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or comparable design software, Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook; EPLAN experience is a plus.
• Proven Leadership Experience - Experience leading engineers, mentoring team members, or managing technical teams.
• Strong Troubleshooting & Technical Aptitude – Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical and automation-related issues.
• Self-Sufficient & Detail-Oriented – Works independently with a high level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Effective Communicator – Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional presence when working with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ownership Mindset - Takes accountability for team performance, project outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• Ability To Balance Ledership & Technical Work - Comfortable remaining hands-on while leading others.
• Limited Travel Requirement – Travel is minimal, only 10% of the time to remote job sites as needed.

Why Join the Team?

• Work on cutting-edge automation projects in a growing industry.
• Join a team that values problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - As an employee-owner, you directly share in the success and long-term growth of the company.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to apply your technical expertise in PLC programming and controls design while leading a team in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!