Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

States Manufacturing Corporation; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to oversee and lead the design of electrical control systems for safe, efficient operation of Forgent products and processes. You will ensure quality, production standards, and customer documentation while supporting delivery requirements.

The role requires leadership in electrical projects, collaboration with customer teams, and ongoing integration of industry trends to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience including leadership or advanced technical responsibilities.
• Experience designing and leading electrical projects based on functional requirements and standards.
• Experience supporting product assembly, manufacturing, and testing processes.
• Ability to coordinate and manage engineering tasks for customer projects.
• Proficiency with electrical design software and engineering tools.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop electrical control system designs aligned with standards and budgets.
• Review customer specs and guide engineering teams.
• Create electrical design packages using design tools.
• Improve design processes with standardized practices and systems.
• Evaluate and select electrical components for control systems.
• Provide on-site technical support with minimal travel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve design/manufacturing issues.
• Create training materials and documentation for engineers.
• Stay updated on industry trends to support innovation.

Skills

Advanced Electrical Engineering

Technical Leadership

Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Management & Prioritization

Communication & Technical Writing

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Innovation & Concept Development

Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Use of Design Tools and Test Equipment

Professionalism & Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

CAD/PDM tools

Electrical design software

Design software tools

Job description

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to oversee and lead the design of electrical control systems for safe, efficient operation of Forgent products and processes. You will ensure quality, production standards, and customer documentation while supporting delivery requirements.

The role requires leadership in electrical projects, collaboration with customer teams, and ongoing integration of industry trends to drive innovation.