Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer — Food & Beverage Automation

Sharpe Engineering; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + 10 holidays

Flexible work schedule

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking a senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and integration of automation and electrical systems for food and beverage projects.

The role collaborates with project managers, mechanical engineers, contractors, and integrators to meet client expectations while upholding Sharpe’s commitment to quality, integrity, and people-centric values. Travel 20–30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 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

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA systems

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking a senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead design, programming, and integration of automation and electrical systems for food and beverage projects.

The role collaborates with project managers, mechanical engineers, contractors, and integrators to meet client expectations while upholding Sharpe’s commitment to quality, integrity, and people-centric values. Travel 20–30% is required.