Electrical & Controls Engineer II – Continuous Manufacturing

Electrical & Controls Engineer II – Continuous Manufacturing

Location: Waterville, OH
Work Model: 100% On-Site
Industry: Building Materials / Industrial Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time

Recruiting Partner: Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS)

Position Overview

Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is partnering with a global manufacturing organization to identify a high-impact Electrical & Controls Engineer II to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing facility.

This is a plant-critical controls engineering role, focused on improving automation performance, strengthening reliability, and delivering full-cycle electrical and controls projects. The position blends day-to-day plant controls ownership with capital project execution, requiring strong PLC expertise, systems thinking, and the ability to deliver measurable operational results.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Equipment Reliability & Reduce Downtime

• Implement electrical and controls engineering improvements that reduce unplanned downtime

• Lead root-cause investigations to eliminate recurring electrical and automation issues

• Support continuous operations with responsive, production-aware troubleshooting

Lead Full-Cycle Engineering Projects

• Independently scope, justify, design, implement, and close out electrical and controls projects

• Develop complete engineering documentation, including designs, calculations, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and commissioning plans

• Manage vendors, contractors, and external engineering partners to ensure alignment with project goals

Optimize Controls & Automation Systems

• Own and improve PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial networked control systems

• Identify performance gaps within plant automation and lead engineered solutions

• Support controls modernization efforts, including drive replacements and system obsolescence mitigation

Enhance Safety & Standards Compliance

• Support and strengthen electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E compliance

• Ensure electrical integrations and automation upgrades meet corporate engineering standards and regulatory requirements

Provide Technical Leadership & Plant Support

• Mentor electricians, technicians, and junior engineers to elevate plant controls capability

• Communicate technical risks, project updates, and performance impacts to plant leadership

• Work closely with electrical supervisors and operations teams on daily controls execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

• Minimum 3+ years of electrical and controls engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Demonstrated ability to support a 24/7 continuous operations facility

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Allen-Bradley PLCs

  • HMIs

  • VFDs

  • Industrial electrical systems and controls

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred / Ideal Experience

• Controls-heavy plant environment (day-to-day controls ownership)

• Coordinated drive system experience (implementation or replacement of obsolete drives)

• Industrial networking and control system integration

• Experience balancing capital projects and daily plant support

• Exposure to safety standards and compliance frameworks

• Ability to influence and mentor without direct authority

Work Environment

This role supports a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation and is 100% on-site. The position requires responsiveness to production needs, strong collaboration with plant teams, and accountability for controls reliability across all assets.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The hiring organization is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Controls & Electrical Engineering
#ControlsEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #PLC #AllenBradley
#HMI #VFD #IndustrialAutomation #ControlsSystems

Manufacturing & Operations
#ContinuousManufacturing #24x7Operations #PlantEngineering
#ReliabilityEngineering #DowntimeReduction

Projects & Safety
#CapitalProjects #NFPA70E #ElectricalSafety
#AutomationUpgrades #ControlsModernization

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply through Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS). All applications will be handled confidentially. Candidates must be comfortable with on-site work in a continuous manufacturing environment.