A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to serve as the primary electrical authority for its facility. This newly created leadership role was established as part of a departmental restructuring and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on plant operations, reliability, and future capital projects.

The Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership, oversee electrical systems and upgrades, support capital projects, and lead a team responsible for maintaining and improving complex manufacturing equipment and infrastructure. This position combines hands-on technical work with engineering leadership and project management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead electrical expert and technical resource for the engineering and maintenance teams.
• Provide electrical support for capital projects, equipment installations, upgrades, repairs, and modifications.
• Manage and mentor an Electrical Supervisor and Controls Engineer while supporting a team of union electricians.
• Program, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• Troubleshoot and support VFDs, motor controls, MCCs, control panels, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Review and develop electrical schematics, drawings, and documentation using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Coordinate and manage electrical contractors, vendors, and outside service providers.
• Develop and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, GMP, and facility electrical safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Travel occasionally to a nearby sister facility as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of industrial electrical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or management experience overseeing technical personnel.
• Strong Allen Bradley PLC experience, including programming from scratch, modifications, and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience with VFDs, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience supporting new equipment installations, legacy equipment upgrades, repairs, and modifications.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work a 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM schedule with occasional Saturday support.

Preferred

• Experience with 13.8kV and other high-voltage electrical systems.
• 480V power distribution experience.
• Experience with MCCs, SCADA systems, and industrial control panels.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70, and Chicago Electrical Code.
• Food, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of FDA and SQF requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineers, supervisors, and skilled trades personnel.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on floor support with strategic engineering initiatives.
• A collaborative leadership style with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly established leadership position where you will become the highest-level electrical resource within the facility. You'll play a critical role in shaping electrical strategy, supporting major capital investments, leading a talented team, and driving operational excellence across the plant.

Salary: $135,000 - $160,000

Schedule: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM | On-Site | Occasional Saturdays