Senior Electrical Controls Engineer – Plant Automation Lead

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 99,700 - 117,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live Total Health program

401K match (up to 7.5%)

Stock discount

Maven Family Planning support

Adoption / fertility assistance up to

Diversity and inclusion ERGs

Volunteer/community service program

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Ft. Madison, IA seeks a Sr. Electrical & Controls Engineer to serve as the site’s technical authority for electrical systems and power distribution.

You will lead a team of electricians, manage capital projects, and ensure safe, modern infrastructure compliant with NFPA standards. You will oversee PLC programming (Allen Bradley), ladder logic, and networked controls while mentoring trades staff and collaborating with Operations and IT to reduce downtime and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) or equivalent master-level technical experience.
• 10+ years in manufacturing/industrial environment focused on electrical systems and controls.
• Hands-on expertise with electrical system installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC programming and industrial networking.
• Understanding NFPA-70E and electrical safety standards.
• Experience leading tradespeople or technicians in a fast-paced setting.
• Find a way attitude to address complex electrical challenges and improve KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap for electrical and control system upgrades.
• Own capital project requests from conception through implementation.
• Provide ongoing technical support for plant operations and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Oversee installation and integration of critical power systems including MCCs and distribution panels.
• Coach and mentor the electrical team to foster continuous learning.
• Manage ladder logic updates and maintain network protocol communication.
• Champion NFPA-70E safety practices and issue permits as needed.
• Bridge Operations and IT for industrial networks and upgrades.
• Apply TPM and Lean methodologies to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Industrial networking

Electrical control systems

Power distribution knowledge

Troubleshooting electrical equipment

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent master-level technical experience

Tools

NFPA-70E compliance

Job description

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Ft. Madison, IA seeks a Sr. Electrical & Controls Engineer to serve as the site’s technical authority for electrical systems and power distribution.

You will lead a team of electricians, manage capital projects, and ensure safe, modern infrastructure compliant with NFPA standards. You will oversee PLC programming (Allen Bradley), ladder logic, and networked controls while mentoring trades staff and collaborating with Operations and IT to reduce downtime and drive