Electrical & Controls Lead – Food & Beverage Automation

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment

Town of Amherst (WI)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO + 10 holidays

Flexible work schedule

Health, dental and vision insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment seeks an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, and integration of advanced automation and electrical systems for food & beverage projects. This senior role drives electrical design excellence, supports commissioning, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable solutions.

The position involves collaborating with project managers, contractors, and engineers across disciplines, mentoring junior

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
7+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, automation, and controls integration.
Strong expertise with Rockwell Automation platforms (PLC/HMI/SCADA).
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, UL 508A, and related codes.
Experience coordinating contractors and executing field commissioning.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design including schematics, panel layouts, power distribution, and motor control systems.
Develop and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming (Rockwell preferred).
Create control narratives, I/O lists, and functional descriptions.
Oversee contractors and integrators during installation, testing, and commissioning.
Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
Maintain electrical and controls standards; support continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor junior engineers and designers; promote safety and quality.
Travel to client sites for installation support, commissioning, and field work (20-30%).