Senior Maintenance Engineer – Electrical

HTI - Human Technologies, Inc.; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Onsite medical facility

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

HTI - Human Technologies, Inc. in Dublin, VA seeks a Senior Maintenance Engineer – Electrical to serve as a high-level technical resource for plant equipment reliability and electrical troubleshooting.

It’s a direct-hire role with collaboration across project teams and equipment suppliers. The candidate will mentor less-experienced engineers, lead root-cause analysis on downtime, and define preventive maintenance strategies for automated industrial systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; Associate degree with significant related industrial experience considered
• 4+ years of engineering experience involving industrial equipment design, maintenance, or upkeep
• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting and broad manufacturing equipment knowledge
• Experience with automated equipment, controls, motors, drives, robotics, conveyance, or other industrial electrical systems
• PLC/controls familiarity; Allen-Bradley experience preferred, with Siemens experience a plus
• Ability to independently evaluate complex equipment issues, identify root causes, and develop long-term solutions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the confidence to provide technical direction to project teams and equipment suppliers
• Ability to mentor and support less-experienced engineers and maintenance personnel

Responsibilities

• Serve as a high-level escalation resource for complex electrical and automated equipment breakdowns
• Analyze downtime and recurring failures, lead root-cause efforts, and implement long-term equipment improvements
• Define and improve preventive maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment
• Evaluate equipment independently and recommend repair, replacement, or reliability improvements
• Identify critical spare parts, assist with sourcing and quotes, and support storeroom stocking strategies
• Develop maintenance procedures and SOPs for plant equipment
• Participate in design reviews for new equipment to ensure maintainability and compliance with plant specifications
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and maintenance personnel
• Work with project managers and equipment suppliers to ensure appropriate components and technical solutions are selected
• Support a broad equipment environment including Allen-Bradley/Siemens controls, ABB/Dürr/FANUC robotics, motors, drives, conveyors, PID loops, fans, pumps, and rotating equipment

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance strategy

Equipment reliability

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree (related industrial experience)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Back Senior Maintenance Engineer – Electrical

Engineering Dublin , VA Professional Direct Hire Aug 31, 2026

HTI is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer – Electrical with a leading automotive manufacturer in Dublin, VA. This position will serve as a high-level technical resource for plant equipment reliability, electrical troubleshooting, maintenance strategy, and equipment improvements. The Senior Engineer will work independently on complex equipment issues while also mentoring less-experienced engineers. This position is Direct Hire. The salary range is $96,000 - $118,000 depending on experience.

What They Offer:

• Competitive medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match plus additional company contribution
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Onsite medical facility, pharmacy & employee gym
• Paid parental/caregiver leave & professional development opportunities

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology; Associate degree with significant related industrial experience considered
• 4+ years of engineering experience involving industrial equipment design, maintenance, or upkeep
• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting and broad manufacturing equipment knowledge
• Experience with automated equipment, controls, motors, drives, robotics, conveyance, or other industrial electrical systems
• PLC/controls familiarity; Allen-Bradley experience preferred, with Siemens experience a plus
• Ability to independently evaluate complex equipment issues, identify root causes, and develop long-term solutions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the confidence to provide technical direction to project teams and equipment suppliers
• Ability to mentor and support less-experienced engineers and maintenance personnel

What Your Role Will Look Like:

The Senior Maintenance Engineer – Electrical will be a technical expert within the maintenance engineering team, supporting a broad range of automated and industrial equipment. This role will focus on equipment reliability, advanced troubleshooting, maintenance strategy, and long-term solutions to recurring downtime while providing technical guidance to others.

• Serve as a high-level escalation resource for complex electrical and automated equipment breakdowns
• Analyze downtime and recurring failures, lead root-cause efforts, and implement long-term equipment improvements
• Define and improve preventive maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment
• Evaluate equipment independently and recommend repair, replacement, or reliability improvements
• Identify critical spare parts, assist with sourcing and quotes, and support storeroom stocking strategies
• Develop maintenance procedures and SOPs for plant equipment
• Participate in design reviews for new equipment to ensure maintainability and compliance with plant specifications
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and maintenance personnel
• Work with project managers and equipment suppliers to ensure appropriate components and technical solutions are selected
• Support a broad equipment environment including Allen-Bradley/Siemens controls, ABB/Dürr/FANUC robotics, motors, drives, conveyors, PID loops, fans, pumps, and rotating equipment

About HTI Human Technologies, Inc. (HTI) has been a trusted partner since 1999, collaborating with leading companies to deliver tailored solutions for workforce management, development, and retention. HTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V/SO.