Lead Electrical & Controls Engineer – Food & Beverage Automation

Internetwork Expert; Town of Amherst (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment seeks an Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, and integration of advanced automation and electrical systems for food and beverage processing projects. This senior role drives electrical design excellence, supports commissioning, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance solutions.

You’ll work with project managers, mechanical engineers, contractors, and integrators to ensure systems meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, automation, and controls integration.
• Strong expertise with Rockwell Automation platforms (PLC/HMI/SCADA).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, UL 508A, and related codes.
• Experience coordinating contractors and executing field commissioning.
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design including schematics, panel layouts, power distribution, and motor control systems.
• Develop and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming (Rockwell preferred).
• Create control narratives, I/O lists, and functional descriptions.
• Oversee contractors and integrators during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Maintain electrical and controls standards; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; promote safety and quality.
• Travel to client sites for installation support, commissioning, and field work (20–30%).

Skills

Industrial electrical engineering

Automation

Controls integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI/SCADA

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical codes NEC NFPA 70E UL 508A

Job description

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment seeks an Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead the design, programming, and integration of advanced automation and electrical systems for food and beverage processing projects. This senior role drives electrical design excellence, supports commissioning, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance solutions.

You’ll work with project managers, mechanical engineers, contractors, and integrators to ensure systems meet