Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + annual incentive

Annual merit review

Medical, dental, vision

Non-contributory pension

Profit sharing

401(k) with immediate eligibility

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Generous PTO

Tuition for dependents

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Electrical Staff Engineer to lead electrical design across a nationwide manufacturing network. You’ll shape standards, drive advanced control systems, and partner with IT, engineering, and OEM teams on capital projects.

Requires 5+ years of electrical experience, NEC knowledge, and proven leadership. The role manages budgets up to $40M, emphasizes ROI analysis, and supports IT/OT security. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5+ years of industrial electrical experience.
• 5+ years of electrical experience with leadership and licensure.
• Strong initiative, creativity, and problem‑solving ability.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management, organization, and communication abilities.
• Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application in engineering 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

Leadership

Project management

NEC knowledge

FactoryTalk View SE

DCS experience

CMRP certification

US work authorization

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk View SE

Job description

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Job details:

Join a powerhouse engineering team where you’ll lead high‑impact electrical projects, shape cutting‑edge automation, and influence systems across a nationwide manufacturing network. This role offers big budgets, big visibility, and big growth potential for this Jobot Job is hosted by: Brendan Thomas

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

A major global food manufacturer with a portfolio of iconic household brands is expanding its corporate engineering team and looking for an experienced Electrical Staff Engineer or Senior Staff Engineer. This is a high‑impact role supporting large‑scale capital projects, cutting‑edge automation, and enterprise‑wide electrical standards for a company recognized for innovation, stability, and industry‑leading workplace culture.

If you’re energized by complex engineering challenges, cross‑functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence electrical design across dozens of facilities, this role offers a rare platform to make a visible difference.

Why join us?

This organization is known for its long‑term stability, strong values, and commitment to innovation. It has been repeatedly recognized for workplace excellence, corporate responsibility, and diversity & inclusion. Employees enjoy a culture that values continuous improvement, technical curiosity, and meaningful impact.

A highly competitive package including:

• Base salary + annual incentive
• Annual merit review
• Medical, dental, vision
• Non‑contributory pension
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Relocation assistance
• Generous PTO
• Free two‑year community/technical college tuition for dependents
• And more

Job Details

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What You Bring:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field OR at least five years of industrial electrical installation/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 National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application in engineering 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.

Preferred:

• Experience with:
• Power distribution
• Motor controls (starters, VFDs, servos)
• Lighting systems
• Low‑voltage systems (fire alarms, security systems)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• State‑issued electrical license (Journeyman or higher).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within two years.
• Five years in maintenance engineering, industrial engineering, or a similar role.

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