What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer Plant Reliability position at Michael Page?
- Lead automation projects that directly improve plant performance.
- Drive reliability improvements in a growing manufacturing operation.
Our client is a well-established and growing food manufacturer that operates a large-scale, highly automated production facility. With a strong focus on operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement, the company is investing heavily in automation, preventative maintenance, and plant performance initiatives.
Job Description
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and automated production equipment
- Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions
- Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical systems
- Manage electrical infrastructure projects, controls upgrades, and automation improvements
- Improve PLC backup, documentation, change management, and standardization processes
- Use downtime and performance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities
- Support electrical safety initiatives including Arc Flash, NFPA 70E, and LOTO compliance
- Train and mentor maintenance technicians on troubleshooting and best practices
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The Successful Applicant
To Be Considered, Candidates Must Have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- 5 years of electrical and/or controls engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and industrial controls
- Experience working with industrial power systems up to 480V
- Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation experience, including Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, Arc Flash, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements
- Proven track record of reducing equipment downtime and leading projects from design through commissioning
- Ability to work directly on the production floor and partner closely with maintenance and operations teams'
- Food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
- SCADA, Historian, OEE, or data-driven manufacturing systems
- Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, PE, or CMRP certifications
- Experience supporting plant expansions, turnarounds, or major operational improvement initiatives
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $125,000 to $150,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage.
- Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Lead impactful reliability and automation projects with direct influence on plant performance
- Join a company investing heavily in operational excellence and manufacturing improvements
- Strong compensation package and opportunity for long-term career growth
- High-visibility role with significant ownership and decision-making responsibility
Contact: Juliette Muratore
Quote job ref: JN-102026-7121988
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000