Electrical Controls Engineer

STIHL Inc.; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite health center

Pension plan

401(k) with employer match

11 paid holidays

Competitive pay with bonuses

Job summary

STIHL Inc. in Virginia Beach is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to develop, improve, and support high‑volume manufacturing equipment and methods, including PLCs and vision‑based monitoring technologies.

You will manage SCADA/PLC projects, program control sequences, develop dashboards, and collaborate across production teams to enhance performance, reliability, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with PLC experience preferred
• Experience developing dashboards using SCADA software
• Experience with PLC programming and vision-based monitoring technologies

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple SCADA and PLC integration projects with limited supervision within defined timelines
• Supports production departments with design, debugging, troubleshooting and continual improvement of equipment and methods
• Programs, configures and develops sequence of operation for PLCs on new and existing equipment
• Conducts electrical, pneumatic, hardware and software control design for workstations and automation machines
• Implements vision-based monitoring systems and evaluates product specifications against quality standards
• Collaborates with vendors to determine product specs and procure equipment and parts
• Assists with OT security requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Vision-based monitoring

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming tools

Vision systems

Job description

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As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

We are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join the team. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL:

• Competitive paywith multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Onsite Health & Wellness Centerfor employees and eligible family members
• Robust retirement offeringsincluding:
  • A fully vestedPension Planafter 5 years
  • A401(k)with generous employer match
• Paid time offincluding 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture ofstability, community, and innovation
• Compensation: $97,000-$112,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

About You

You develop, improve, and support high‑volume manufacturing production equipment and methods, aiming for zero defects by enhancing and creating industrial production systems and devices, including PLCs and vision‑based monitoring technologies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages multiple SCADA and PLC integration projects simultaneously with limited supervision within defined timelines.
• Supports all production departments with design, debugging, troubleshooting and continual improvement of production equipment and methods.
• Programs, configures and develops sequence of operation for PLC programs on new and existing production equipment
• Completes electrical, pneumatic, hardware and software control design for new and existing workstations, auto stations and light automation machines.
• Conducts analysis of and implements vision-based monitoring systems.
• Recommends, designs and implements techniques that enhance design performance, reduce cost and improve production processes and quality.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Help manage OT Security requirements
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering (with PLC experience) is preferred or a related amount of years of experience.
• Development of Dashboards using SCADA software