Manager, Process Controls and Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

An established industrial manufacturing facility is seeking a Manager of Process Control and Electrical Engineering to lead technical efforts supporting production, maintenance, and capital projects in a complex operating environment. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management and project accountability. You will oversee a small engineering team and provide site leadership for process control systems, plant electrical infrastructure, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process control and electrical engineers
• Set priorities, provide technical direction, and ensure effective execution of engineering work
• Coordinate internal resources and external contractors to deliver engineering solutions
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence
• Provide technical leadership for process automation, control systems, and plant electrical distribution
• Support production operations through advanced troubleshooting of control and electrical issues
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety codes, engineering standards, and plant policies
• Lead and support capital projects related to automation, electrical systems, and process improvements
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and project plans
• Manage project execution to meet functional, budgetary, and schedule expectations
• Partner with operations, maintenance, reliability, and other engineering disciplines
• Support long-range planning for infrastructure upgrades and modernization efforts
• Act as a technical resource for complex process, automation, and electrical challenges

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, process control, and/or electrical engineering roles
• Prior experience: leading engineers or technical teams in a plant-based environment
• Strong background in: Industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, DCS or equivalent platforms)
• Electrical power distribution: and motor control
• Industrial automation: and instrumentation
• Demonstrated ability: to lead projects and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication: and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience in chemical, materials, or energy-intensive manufacturing environments
• Exposure to legacy system modernization and automation standardization
• Experience managing contractors and system integrators
• Working knowledge of electrical safety programs and regulatory requirements