Electrical Engineer

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 is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team in DeWitt, IA!

In this role you’ll help boost production efficiency, lower costs, and maximize manufacturing uptime while leading capital projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and providing hands‑on guidance to plant personnel. You’ll design and manage electrical systems, oversee contractor safety, prepare budgets, and troubleshoot equipment issues in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your expertise, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to join an industry leader in glass manufacturing.

Our Team

We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity. We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers.

What You Will Do

• Work to support and troubleshoot issues with control systems including PLC programming, and interface systems to PLC’s such as MMI, SCADA, etc.
• Improve yields, lower costs, and increase manufacturing uptime by supporting existing facilities
• Provide leadership and manage Capital projects and plant improvements
• Collaborate with internal operations, maintenance teams, and corporate capability groups in project execution
• Instruct plant personnel in the operation and maintenance of the systems provided
• Determine design requirements, prepare specifications and drawings, procure necessary materials and services, and coordinate installation and maintenance systems for major capital projects and plant improvements
• Prepare cost estimates, develop budgets, and timelines for projects
• Write electrical specifications and make electrical single line diagrams and layout drawings to select electrical contractors
• Monitor the preparation of working drawings presented by outside contractors
• Perform Contractor Management and safety oversight for all Contractor services

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience with PLC programming and interface systems eg: MMI, SCADA, etc.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Basic power distribution experience for 600volt class systems

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering
• Significant experience with Process Control of conveyance systems

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You’ll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world’s most iconic projects.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).