Electrical Controls Engineering Manager - Industrial Automation
Zen Sherpa LLC
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Zen Sherpa LLC in Lebanon, Oregon or Henderson, Nevada is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager to lead electrical, controls, automation, and instrumentation engineering across our industrial operations. This hands-on leadership role combines deep technical expertise with people management to drive reliability, modernization, and capital projects from concept through commissioning.
You will mentor a team of 20+ engineers, set engineering standards, and collaborate with operations,
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 8+ years in electrical engineering, automation, or control systems.
- Experience leading 15–20+ engineers and technical staff.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and network architectures.
Responsibilities
- Lead a 20+ person engineering team and set priorities.
- Provide technical leadership for electrical distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and automation systems.
- Oversee PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network design and implementation.
- Direct capital and modernization projects from concept to commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, and IEEE standards.
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Job description
Location: Lebanon, Oregon or Henderson, Nevada
Work Arrangement: On-site
Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Search: Nationwide
A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager to lead electrical, controls, automation, and instrumentation engineering.
This is a nationwide search. The position may be based in either Lebanon, Oregon or Henderson, Nevada, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
This is a hands-on engineering leadership role for an experienced technical leader who combines deep knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems with a proven ability to lead engineers, projects, and modernization initiatives.
You'll play a key role in improving reliability, modernizing electrical and control systems, developing engineering talent, and leading capital projects from concept through commissioning.
- Lead, develop, and manage a team of 20+ engineering professionals, including experienced senior engineers and technical specialists.
- Build a collaborative, accountable engineering culture while effectively leading professionals with varying levels of experience and technical expertise.
- Coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent while setting clear expectations and priorities.
- Provide technical leadership for electrical distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and automation systems.
- Guide the design, implementation, and modernization of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network systems.
- Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Lead capital and modernization projects from concept and design through installation and commissioning.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues and support root-cause analysis.
- Drive improvements in equipment reliability, system performance, and operational safety.
- Ensure compliance with applicable NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, and IEEE standards.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers.
- Develop engineering standards and support continuous improvement and change-management initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, industrial automation, or control systems engineering.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing a sizable engineering team or organization, ideally 15–20+ technical professionals.
- Proven ability to lead highly experienced engineers and technical experts, establish accountability, build consensus, and earn the respect of a technically accomplished team.
- Strong people-management skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, team development, and organizational leadership.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and electrical distribution.
- Hands-on knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architectures.
- Experience leading engineering projects from design through installation and commissioning.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.
- PE license.
- Master's degree in engineering, engineering management, or business.
- Experience within industrial manufacturing or process industries.
- PMP, automation, controls, or reliability-related certification.
- Experience with industrial cybersecurity and modern connected manufacturing technologies.
- Experience leading electrical or controls modernization and reliability initiatives.
- Lead an accomplished team: Manage and develop an engineering organization of 20+ professionals, including experienced senior engineers and technical experts.
- Make an organizational impact: Shape engineering culture, accountability, standards, talent development, and technical direction.
- Stay technically engaged: Bring the technical credibility necessary to guide complex engineering decisions while empowering experienced engineers to own their areas of expertise.
- Modernize the operation: Help drive controls upgrades, electrical modernization, reliability improvements, and capital investments.
- Develop engineering talent: Mentor engineers, strengthen leadership capabilities, and build the team's long-term technical depth.
- Own major initiatives: Lead projects from concept and design through contractor coordination, installation, startup, and commissioning.
- 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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