Electrical and Control Systems Engineering Manager

Zen Sherpa LLC

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 8+ years in electrical, automation, or control systems engineering
  • 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MCCs, VFDs, and instrumentation
  • Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks
  • Proven success leading engineering teams and projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop electrical, controls, and automation engineering staff
  • Oversee electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems
  • Direct PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architecture
  • Approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation
  • Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, IEEE standards
  • Coordinate contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers
  • Support reliability improvements, root-cause analysis, and change management

Benefits

  • Annual Base Salary + 10% annual performance bonus
  • Medical insurance options
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dependent care FSA
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional voluntary life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking an Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for plant electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, and controls. This role drives reliability, modernization, and safe operation across multiple production areas.

Requirements
  • Lead and develop electrical, controls, and automation engineering staff.
  • Oversee electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems.
  • Direct PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architecture.
  • Approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, IEEE standards.
  • Coordinate contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers.
  • Support reliability improvements, root-cause analysis, and change management.
    Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years in electrical, automation, or control systems engineering.
  • 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MCCs, VFDs, and instrumentation.
  • Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks.
  • Proven success leading engineering teams and projects.

Preferred
  • PE license.
  • Master's degree in engineering or business.
  • Experience in industrial manufacturing or process industries.
  • PMP or automation/reliability certifications.
  • Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Why This Role Stands Out
  • High-impact leadership role with visibility across operations.
  • Ownership of major automation and modernization projects.
  • Opportunity to shape long-term electrical and controls strategy.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in a growing organization.

Benefits
  • Annual Base Salary + 10% annual performance bonus
  • Medical insurance options
    • Traditional PPO with optional medical FSA
    • High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dependent care FSA
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional voluntary life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

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