Sr Automation and Controls Engineer

u003cdiv class= 'ipl-richtexteditor-block 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'ipl-richtexteditor-block 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr 'u003eu003ch2u003eSr Automation and Controls Engineeru003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eRichmond, Indianau003c/pu003eu003cpu003e100-125K + Bonus + Full Benefitsu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eOperating Environment:u003c/strongu003e 24/7 Manufacturing Operationu003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eRole Summaryu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eThe u003cstrongu003eSenior Automation and Controls Engineeru003c/strongu003e will provide essential plant support, troubleshooting expertise, and lead improvement projects for a high-volume manufacturing facility in Richmond, IN. This role is critical in helping the plant meet or exceed operational, environmental, and safety goals. The successful candidate will manage a broad range of industrial electrical and control system projects from inception to completion, including scope definition, engineering calculations, design, cost estimation, and documentation. This position also involves mentoring junior engineers and electricians, and providing essential training.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eKey Responsibilities (Day to Day)u003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePerform and review power, electrical, and control systems engineering across all project phases.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare and review technical electrical specifications for equipment, processes, and projects.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTroubleshoot and correct operational issuesu003c/strongu003e within a 24/7 manufacturing setting.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eParticipate in/lead u003cstrongu003eRoot Cause Corrective Actionsu003c/strongu003e to prevent issue recurrence.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProvide u003cstrongu003eon-call supportu003c/strongu003e for electrical and controls issues to plant operations.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist in the review and implementation of corporate engineering specifications and standards.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eManage and prioritize issues in collaboration with other departments.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport manufacturing operations and execute facility electrical safety initiatives.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCoordinate, review, and manage external engineering resources and consultants.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaintain strong communication with management and project stakeholders regarding status, problems, and changesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 14pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eRequired Qualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation:u003c/strongu003e Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eExperience:u003c/strongu003e Minimum of u003cstrongu003e3 years of experienceu003c/strongu003e in control systems engineering in a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTechnical Skills:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSolid knowledge of u003cstrongu003eAllen-Bradley PLC and HMI applicationsu003c/strongu003e (including programming) along with communications within enterprise and control networked systems (e.g., DeviceNet/ControlNet).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eKnowledge of DCS/SCADA systems (e.g., Honeywell C300/C200, Ignition/Wonderware general understanding).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to read and understand electrical schematics and engineering drawings.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSafety Expertise:u003c/strongu003e Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the u003cstrongu003eNFPA 70E Standardu003c/strongu003e for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (arc flash and shock hazards).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eProject Management:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProven project management skills, including the ability to manage and support multiple projects (1-3) simultaneously.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDemonstrated success managing projects in the u003cstrongu003e$50k - $200ku003c/strongu003e range.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSoft Skills:u003c/strongu003e Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaborative skills. Demonstrated drive and initiative for improvement opportunities.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTravel:u003c/strongu003e Ability to design and execute projects within North America; requires up to u003cstrongu003e10% travelu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu0026 Preferred Qualificationsu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDemonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of u003cstrongu003e480Vu003c/strongu003e (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and u003cstrongu003e4160Vu003c/strongu003e Power Distribution Systems.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with u003cstrongu003eHoneywell systems (DCS)u003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAutoCAD/electrical drafting experience.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience in u003cstrongu003eProcess Controlu003c/strongu003e (e.g., driving improvement in water and compressed air systems).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu0026 Ideal Candidate Profileu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eThe ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing approximately u003cstrongu003e50% troubleshooting/firefightingu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003e50% project execution/Continuous Improvement (CI)u003c/strongu003e. We are seeking a candidate with strong process control experience who can also provide backup support to the other Electrical Engineer. Exceptional understanding of Allen-Bradley systems and industrial networking is highly valued.u003c/pu003eu003cdiv class= 'hh-posting-details 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'row margin-top-10 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'col-lg-6 left-column 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'margin-top-10 description 'u003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Richmond, IN ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'hybrid ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'CA168-2750328

Created: 2025-12-03