Electrical Controls Engineer — Lead Automation & Projects

Guardian Glass; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass in DeWitt, IA is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to help boost production efficiency and uptime by leading capital projects and guiding plant personnel.

You will design and manage electrical systems, troubleshoot issues, prepare budgets and schedules, and collaborate across operations, maintenance, and capability groups. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment with an industry leader in glass manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and interface systems (MMI/SCADA).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic power distribution experience for 600-volt class systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot control systems including PLC programming and interface to PLCs (MMI/SCADA).
• Improve yields, lower costs, and increase uptime by supporting facilities.
• Lead capital projects and plant improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and capability groups in project execution.
• Instruct plant personnel in operation and maintenance of the systems provided.
• Determine design requirements, prepare specifications and drawings, procure materials and services, and coordinate installation and maintenance for major capital projects and plant improvements.
• Prepare cost estimates, develop budgets, and timelines for projects.
• Write electrical specifications and single line diagrams and layout drawings to select electrical contractors.
• Monitor the preparation of working drawings by outside contractors.
• Perform contractor management and safety oversight for all contractor services.

Skills

PLC programming

MMI/SCADA interfaces

Manufacturing environment experience

600V power distribution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering

Job description

Guardian Glass in DeWitt, IA is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to help boost production efficiency and uptime by leading capital projects and guiding plant personnel.

You will design and manage electrical systems, troubleshoot issues, prepare budgets and schedules, and collaborate across operations, maintenance, and capability groups. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment with an industry leader in glass manufacturing.