Electrical Controls Engineer- Manufacturing

Nesco Resource; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

EAP

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a manufacturing maintenance role in Tulsa, OK. This hands-on position focuses on maintaining and improving electrical systems to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will work with maintenance, production, and engineering teams, addressing root causes and supporting automation systems while driving continuous improvement on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems in live production settings.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and motor controls; CAD drafting software familiarity.
• Ability to commute to or relocate to the Tulsa, OK area.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical equipment to minimize downtime and boost reliability.
• Maintain plant power distribution, motor controls, panels, and infrastructure.
• Assist PLC, HMI, and VFD troubleshooting on automated equipment.
• Identify root causes with maintenance and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance to improve performance.
• Assist with upgrades, modifications, and new equipment installations.
• Maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Ensure NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance and safety standards.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve plant performance and safety.

Skills

PLC systems

HMI systems

VFDs

Motor controls

Troubleshooting live production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Engineer- Manufacturing Maintenance

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Build Reliability. Solve Problems. Keep Production Running.

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment where every day brings new challenges. This is a hands‑on plant engineering role focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the electrical systems that keep production running safely and efficiently.

You’ll work closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to identify root causes, improve equipment reliability, support automation systems, and drive continuous improvement throughout the facility. If you prefer being on the plant floor solving real‑world problems instead of sitting behind a desk all day, we’d like to hear from you.

Salary: $110,000-$150,000, depending on experience

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, personal time, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and production systems to minimize downtime and improve reliability
• Support and maintain plant power distribution, motor controls, control panels, and electrical infrastructure
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and VFD troubleshooting on automated manufacturing equipment
• Partner with maintenance teams to identify root causes and implement long‑term corrective actions
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve equipment performance
• Assist with equipment upgrades, electrical modifications, and new equipment installations
• Maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and company safety standards
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve plant performance and safety

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience within a manufacturing, industrial, processing, or heavy production environment
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems in a live production setting
• Working knowledge of:
• PLCs
• HMIs
• VFDs
• Motor controls
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical drafting software
• Ability to work comfortably in a manufacturing facility and support production equipment on the plant floor
• Must be able to commute to or relocate to the Tulsa, OK area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting continuous improvement or equipment reliability initiatives
• Experience with equipment upgrades, retrofits, or capital improvement projects
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

This position is based in a manufacturing facility and combines office work with regular time on the production floor. PPE, including steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and hearing protection, is required.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.