Electrical and Control Systems Engineering Manager
Zen Sherpa LLC
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Job summary
Zen Sherpa LLC is seeking an Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for plant electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, and controls. The role emphasizes reliability, modernization, and safe operation across several production areas.
You will oversee design reviews, capital project execution, and compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, and IEEE standards, while coordinating contractors and suppliers to deliver major automation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 8+ years in electrical, automation, or control systems engineering.
- 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MCCs, VFDs, and instrumentation.
- Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks.
- Proven success leading engineering teams and projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop electrical, controls, and automation engineering staff.
- Oversee electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems.
- Direct PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architecture.
- Approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, IEEE standards.
- Coordinate contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers.
- Support reliability improvements, root‑cause analysis, and change management.
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Job description
A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking an Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for plant electrical systems, automation, instrumentation, and controls. This role drives reliability, modernization, and safe operation across multiple production areas.
- Lead and develop electrical, controls, and automation engineering staff
- Oversee electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems
- Direct PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architecture
- Approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical documentation
- Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning
- Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, IEEE standards
- Coordinate contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers
- Support reliability improvements, root‑cause analysis, and change management
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 8+ years in electrical, automation, or control systems engineering
- 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MCCs, VFDs, and instrumentation
- Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial networks
- Proven success leading engineering teams and projects
- PE license
- Master's degree in engineering or business
- Experience in industrial manufacturing or process industries
- PMP or automation/reliability certifications
- Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 technologies
- High‑impact leadership role with visibility across operations
- Ownership of major automation and modernization projects
- Opportunity to shape long‑term electrical and controls strategy
- Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in a growing organization
- Annual Base Salary + 10% annual performance bonus
- Medical insurance options
- Traditional PPO with optional medical FSA
- High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dependent care FSA
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Paid time off
- Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D
- Employee assistance program
- Optional voluntary life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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