Senior Electrical Manufacturing Engineer - Lead Projects

Jobot; Lansing Township (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + annual incentive

Medical, dental, vision

Non-contributory pension

Profit sharing

401(k) with immediate eligibility

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Generous PTO

Education for dependents

And more

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an Electrical Staff Engineer to lead high-impact electrical projects across a nationwide manufacturing network. You will shape enterprise electrical standards, design advanced control systems, and partner with IT, engineering, and vendors to deliver multi-site capital initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of electrical experience, NEC proficiency, and leadership capabilities, with potential for growth and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5+ years industrial electrical install/maintenance experience.
• Minimum five years of relevant electrical experience, plus technical certification/licensure and demonstrated leadership development.
• Strong initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management, organization, and communication abilities.
• Solid working knowledge of the NEC and its application in design.
• Experience with distributed control systems (e.g., FactoryTalk View SE).
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or willingness to obtain within 18 months.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement company-wide standards for electrical system design across a large manufacturing network.
• Lead the design and installation of advanced control systems, including RFP development, bid packages, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Partner closely with IT, engineering teams, and OEM vendors to support capital projects and ongoing process improvements.
• Strengthen the organization’s IT/OT security posture by supporting cybersecurity initiatives for operational systems.
• Plan and execute complex capital projects, ranging from independent initiatives to major multi-site programs, with annual budgets up to $40M.
• Drive projects addressing hardware obsolescence, system reliability, and security vulnerabilities.
• Prepare cost estimates, capital requests, project charters, design calculations, drawings, and procurement documentation.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with all regulatory, safety, and internal standards.
• Apply ROI principles and life-cycle cost analysis to ensure smart, sustainable engineering decisions.
• Champion continuous improvement and contribute to the development of new technologies and innovative processes.
• Travel occasionally to support projects and plant operations.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Leadership

NEC knowledge

FactoryTalk View SE

RFP development

Cybersecurity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

State-issued electrical license (Journeyman or higher)

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within two years

Tools

FactoryTalk View SE

Electrical design software

Job description

Jobot is hiring an Electrical Staff Engineer to lead high-impact electrical projects across a nationwide manufacturing network. You will shape enterprise electrical standards, design advanced control systems, and partner with IT, engineering, and vendors to deliver multi-site capital initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of electrical experience, NEC proficiency, and leadership capabilities, with potential for growth and relocation support.