Hands-On Electrical Controls & Automation Lead

Drive & Shine Inc

Granger (IN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

1st shift
Competitive pay

Job summary

Drive & Shine Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls & Automation Lead to oversee our electrical department, support equipment builds, automation projects, and field installations.

This is a hands-on leadership role, with 1st shift and competitive pay. You will lead projects and technicians while also contributing to electrical assembly, PLC programming, troubleshooting, and startup support.

Qualifications

  • Industrial electrical and automation experience.
  • PLC programming experience.
  • Experience wiring control panels and motor controls.
  • Familiarity with VFDs, relays, sensors, and industrial networking.
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
  • Leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Up to 50% travel based on project workload.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical team during equipment builds and installations
  • Build and wire industrial control panels and cabinets
  • Read and create electrical schematics and layouts
  • Program and troubleshoot PLC systems
  • Diagnose electrical and automation issues in the field
  • Support equipment startup, commissioning, and service work
  • Assist with project planning and electrical component selection
  • Maintain safety, organization, and quality standards
  • Help complete projects on time and support field operations

Skills

Industrial electrical experience
PLC programming experience
Troubleshooting skills
Leadership experience
Project management
Field service experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley
Mitsubishi
Siemens
Control panels wiring
VFDs

Job description

Drive & Shine Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls & Automation Lead to oversee our electrical department, support equipment builds, automation projects, and field installations.

This is a hands-on leadership role, with 1st shift and competitive pay. You will lead projects and technicians while also contributing to electrical assembly, PLC programming, troubleshooting, and startup support.

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