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.