Electrical Engineering Manager: Conveyor Automation Lead

Orion Talent

Lynchburg (VA)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 138,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Orion Talent seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of electrical and controls engineers and designers supporting conveyor, material-handling, and industrial automation projects.

You will oversee electrical design, review Schematics and control drawings, and develop PLC/HMI/VFD and automation systems while ensuring safety and compliance across NEC, NFPA, UL, and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field OR 7–10+ years electrical engineering experience.
  • 3–5+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation.
  • Experience with electrical schematics, control systems, and industrial equipment.
  • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, UL, and OSHA requirements.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop electrical engineers, controls engineers, and designers.
  • Oversee electrical design for conveyor and material-handling systems.
  • Review and approve electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control drawings.
  • Lead development of PLC, HMI, VFD, motor control, and automation systems.
  • Ensure designs meet electrical codes, safety standards, and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management, and installation teams.
  • Support complex electrical and controls issues during commissioning and startup.
  • Manage engineering resources and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Participate in customer meetings and provide technical support.
  • Evaluate new technologies to improve system performance and reliability.

Skills

Team leadership
PLC & HMI expertise
VFD & motor control
Industrial automation
Project management
Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
7–10+ years electrical engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Orion Talent seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of electrical and controls engineers and designers supporting conveyor, material-handling, and industrial automation projects.

You will oversee electrical design, review Schematics and control drawings, and develop PLC/HMI/VFD and automation systems while ensuring safety and compliance across NEC, NFPA, UL, and OSHA standards.

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