Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer - Automation Lead

Actalent; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer to lead development, optimization, and support of advanced manufacturing systems, including robotics and automated cells. You will own major automation initiatives, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure high-performance, reliable operations.

You will design electrical systems for automated equipment, program PLCs, validate new lines, and drive continuous improvements to yield and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering focusing on electrical and automation systems.
• Experience leading technical projects or capital equipment implementations in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in designing electrical systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Experience with HMIs and EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet networks.
• Knowledge of motion control, sensors, and embedded systems in automated equipment.
• CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN for design/documentation.
• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lean Six Sigma exposure or CI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering projects from concept to implementation.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders, vendors, and integrators.
• Drive capital equipment projects including procurement and commissioning.
• Identify risks and mitigate to minimize impact on production.
• Track progress and report milestones to leadership.
• Lead design/technical reviews and project status meetings.
• Ensure documentation and change management per processes.
• Design, develop, and optimize electrical systems for automated equipment.
• Program/troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs.
• Integrate motion control, sensors, and embedded systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead FAT and validation for new/modified equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement to improve yield and cost.
• Develop process documentation and control plans.
• Analyze data to drive process capability and OEE improvements.
• Oversee integration/optimization of robotic systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation systems

PLC programming

HMI networks

Motion control

Robotics

CAD tools

Project management

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer to lead development, optimization, and support of advanced manufacturing systems, including robotics and automated cells. You will own major automation initiatives, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure high-performance, reliable operations.

You will design electrical systems for automated equipment, program PLCs, validate new lines, and drive continuous improvements to yield and efficiency.