Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer - Food Automation

Internetwork Expert; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + 10 paid holidays

Flexible work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and integration of advanced automation and electrical systems for food & beverage 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 or related field required.
• 7+ years in industrial electrical engineering, automation, and controls integration.
• Strong Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise and field commissioning experience.

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

Electrical design

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell PLC/HMI/SCADA

NEC/NFPA 70E/UL 508A knowledge

Job description

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and integration of advanced automation and electrical systems for food & beverage 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