What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Control Engineer position at Saige Partners?
Position Overview
A leading global manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support industrial automation, maintenance reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for PLC programming, troubleshooting electrical and controls systems, supporting maintenance operations, and driving equipment reliability and plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Siemens STEP 7 and Schneider Electric platforms
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues on manufacturing equipment
- Support equipment commissioning, startups, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
- Maintain electrical schematics, technical documentation, and change records using AutoCAD
- Utilize CMMS software for maintenance planning, scheduling, asset management, and work coordination
- Support preventive and corrective maintenance programs and reliability initiatives
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, OSHA requirements, and workplace safety standards
- Lead root cause analysis efforts using methodologies such as FMEA, 5 Whys, and corrective action processes
- Manage maintenance priorities, projects, contractors, vendors, and service providers
- Mentor technicians and support the development of maintenance and technical teams
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field
- 3 years of experience leading maintenance operations in an industrial manufacturing environment or 5 years of manufacturing supervisory experience
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with industrial automation, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial networking protocols
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and electrical schematic interpretations
- Experience working in manufacturing, maintenance, or reliability-focused environments
- Strong leadership, project management, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Preferred
- Experience with CMMS software
- TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) or Reliability Engineering experience
- Experience leading maintenance teams in a continuous manufacturing environment
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000