Controls & Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Accelerate Talent Group; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerate Talent Group seeks a highly experienced Controls & Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a team responsible for the design, development, and implementation of electrical control systems for custom automated machinery. This onsite, direct-hire role combines engineering management with hands-on technical oversight.

The ideal candidate will guide engineers through full project lifecycles, drive continuous improvement, and deliver high-quality automation solutions while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in controls engineering, electrical design, or automation.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience designing control systems for custom machinery or automation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols and motion control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Controls and Electrical Engineering teams.
• Manage workloads, staffing priorities, and resource allocation.
• Oversee electrical system design, PLC architecture, and machine controls.
• Review engineering deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on automation challenges.
• Support projects from design through startup and customer acceptance.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, PM, and Field Service.
• Drive process improvements, standards, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

PLC programming

Electrical design

Industrial automation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering focus

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

IEC 61131

VB.NET

C/C++

Visual Studio

OPC UA

Modbus TCP/IP

Job description

Position Title: Controls & Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Salary: $100,000-$140,000 per year based on experience

We are partnering with an established industrial equipment manufacturer seeking a Controls & Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a team responsible for the design, development, and implementation of electrical control systems for custom automated machinery. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines engineering management with technical oversight. The successful candidate will guide Controls and Electrical Engineers through the full project lifecycle while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and delivering high-quality automation solutions for customers. This is a fully onsite, direct hire role.

Controls & Electrical Engineering Supervisor Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Controls and Electrical Engineering teams while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Manage engineering workloads, staffing priorities, and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Oversee electrical system design, PLC architecture, machine controls, and automation software development.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide technical guidance on complex automation, motion control, and electrical system challenges.
• Support projects from design through manufacturing, installation, startup, and customer acceptance.
• Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Field Service to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive engineering process improvements, standardization efforts, and documentation best practices.
• Assist with departmental planning, budgeting, scheduling, and long-term team development.
• Serve as a technical resource during customer meetings, equipment commissioning, and issue resolution.

Controls & Electrical Engineering Supervisor Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering, electrical design, or industrial automation.
• Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams.
• Experience designing control systems for custom machinery, automation equipment, or machine-building environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, industrial automation, and machine controls.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols and motion control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and controls issues throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with one or more of the following is highly valued: Siemens TIA Portal or comparable PLC development platforms, IEC 61131 PLC programming, VB.NET, C, or C++, Visual Studio, Servo systems and multi-axis motion control, Robotics integration, OPC UA, Modbus TCP/IP, and industrial networking, Industrial safety systems and field I/O.

Ideal Background:

This opportunity is best suited for an engineering leader with experience in OEM machine building, industrial automation, robotics, CNC equipment, or other custom manufacturing systems who enjoys remaining technically involved while leading engineering teams through the design and delivery of complex automated equipment.