Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Aleron; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor in Buffalo, NY, to lead the Electrical Engineering Department, focusing on safety, productivity, and continuous improvement. You will oversee staff development, budgeting, and technology innovation while guiding projects from design to installation and optimization.

The role requires a strong leadership track record, experience with Allen Bradley systems, high-voltage design, and robust communication with customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3 years of proven leadership experience.
• 5 years of electrical design experience using AutoCAD.
• 5 years of experience with Allen Bradley hardware/software (RSLogix 500/5000, RSView).
• 5 years of experience designing networks (Ethernet, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus).
• 5 years of experience with high voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Attract, hire, retain, and develop talented employees.
• Ensure safety of staff and those around work site.
• Lead as Supervisor/Company leader and contribute as individual contributor.
• Develop standard work processes and procedures.
• Monitor and improve project deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
• Ensure subcontractors meet quality, code, and consistency standards.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Customers, and Supply Chain for end-to-end execution.
• Support after-sales training and customization with customers.
• Travel up to 20%, including international travel.

Skills

Leadership

Customer interaction

Problem solving

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley RSLogix/RSView

PLC/Drives

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Location: Buffalo, NY

Employment Type: Direct hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $130-160k

Schedule: full-time

About the Opportunity

The Electrical Engineering Supervisor oversees the staff, safety, and productivity of the Electrical Engineering Department. This management level position also includes responsibility for productivity, volume, budget adherence, quality, technology innovation, staff development, and continuous improvement.

1. Attract, hire, retain, and develop talented employees.
2. The safety of yourself, your staff, and those around you while at work either at the plant or in the field.
3. Perform work primarily as a Supervisor/Company leader and secondarily as an individual contributor.
4. As an individual contributor, will perform work which sets the bar for the group as well as the organization.
5. As a leader, you will develop standard work process and procedures.
6. Directly responsible for monitoring and improving the project deliverables, timelines, and milestones to increase efficiency, production, quality, and volume.
7. Ensure the work of subordinates and subcontractors meets quality, code compliance, and consistency.
8. Ensure designs and installations meet all applicable codes.
9. Work closely with Project Management, Customers, and Supply Chain Partners to execute orders efficiently and profitably from initial specifications, design, procurement, test, programming, installation, commissioning, and optimization.
10. Work closely with the Service Department and directly with Customers to promote and deliver after-Sales support, training, and customization's.
11. Devise and maintain a system of data management that aligns with overall Company strategies to ensure that working data and as-sold data is secure, organized, and properly maintained.
12. Work in a highly organized and efficient manner with a very customer-centric focus.
13. Travel up to 20%, including internationally.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years of proven leadership experience
• 5 years of Electrical design experience performing calculations and using AutoCAD.
• 5 years of experience with Allen Bradley hardware and software; RSLogix 500/5000, RSView, Motor Control Centers, PLC's Drives, etc. Or equivalent
• 5 years of experience designing and implementing networks such as Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus, Profibus, or similar.
• 5 years of experience designing and working with high voltage systems.

What Sets You Apart

• An entrepreneurial spirit is essential. You must be a person who is motivated to get things done, done well, on time, and as efficiently as possible, with minimum resources.
• Finding solutions to the most improbable challenges must motivate you.
• Very strong customer interaction and problem-solving skills.
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Advanced computer skills, such as; PC OS/admin, installing/repairing networks, and similar skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Any formal safety training preferred. Must have a clean safety record.
• You must be highly self-motivated.
• Being an effective and convincing leader.
• Experience with change management and change management processes.
• Proven track record of leadership, communication, and career growth.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.