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Electrical Controls Engineer

ZSG
Frederick, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026

Electrical/Controls Engineer

  • Troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs, instrumentation, and drives on the production lines with an analytical systems-based approach.
  • Analyzes data to identify where quantifiable improvements will have the most impact in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment and manage those identified improvements at a multi production line, high speed asphalt roofing manufacturing facility.
  • Identifies gaps in automation deployment and works with Plant Systems team to implement improvements in PLC programs to drive results; report results up the chain of command.
  • Facilitates change management and sustainment documentation such as engineering drawings, manuals, process flow diagrams, and spare parts lists.
  • Performs electrical and controls layouts, updates and creates electrical drawings in CAD or other electrical drawing software.
  • Works cooperatively with a cross functional team of Engineers, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, understanding the needs of each department’s primary focus.
  • Analyzes operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
  • Improve current manufacturing systems and reliability of electrical, controls systems on machinery which is exposed to abrasive materials.
  • Flexible and adaptive, able to thrive in a fast-changing environment, implementing solutions rapidly without cutting corners.
  • Assume role as project manager for installation of improvement projects.
    • Write project specifications for vendor bids, including project scope development
    • Provide appropriate project justification and cost-benefit analysis as necessary for project proposals.
    • Coordinate with cross functional teams in the design, planning, installation and commissioning phases

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

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