Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation Lead

Tower International; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower International in Bellevue, Ohio, is looking for a seasoned Electrical Controls Engineer to lead safety, quality, and productivity in operations. This senior-level role demands a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and at least six years of experience in controls engineering.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining PLC systems, generating control drawings using AutoCAD, and mentoring junior engineers. A collaborative team environment awaits you, with safety as a key priority.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years of related technical experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical controls and safety standards.
• Ability to read and understand electrical/controls circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing.
• Lead electrical projects and assist in troubleshooting.
• Generate wiring schematics and maintain electrical documentation.

Skills

Electrical controls engineering

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Safety engineering standards

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Factory automation systems (Activplant)

Job description

Tower International in Bellevue, Ohio, is looking for a seasoned Electrical Controls Engineer to lead safety, quality, and productivity in operations. This senior-level role demands a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and at least six years of experience in controls engineering.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining PLC systems, generating control drawings using AutoCAD, and mentoring junior engineers. A collaborative team environment awaits you, with safety as a key priority.