Northwest Talent Solutions, LLC · 14 hours ago
Electrical & Controls Engineer II – Continuous Manufacturing
Waterville, Ohio, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNorthwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is partnering with a global manufacturing organization to identify a high-impact Electrical & Controls Engineer II to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing facility. This role focuses on improving automation performance, strengthening reliability, and delivering full-cycle electrical and controls projects.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Implement electrical and controls engineering improvements that reduce unplanned downtime
Lead root-cause investigations to eliminate recurring electrical and automation issues
Support continuous operations with responsive, production-aware troubleshooting
Independently scope, justify, design, implement, and close out electrical and controls projects
Develop complete engineering documentation, including designs, calculations, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and commissioning plans
Manage vendors, contractors, and external engineering partners to ensure alignment with project goals
Own and improve PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial networked control systems
Identify performance gaps within plant automation and lead engineered solutions
Support controls modernization efforts, including drive replacements and system obsolescence mitigation
Support and strengthen electrical safety practices, including NFPA 70E compliance
Ensure electrical integrations and automation upgrades meet corporate engineering standards and regulatory requirements
Mentor electricians, technicians, and junior engineers to elevate plant controls capability
Communicate technical risks, project updates, and performance impacts to plant leadership
Work closely with electrical supervisors and operations teams on daily controls execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
Minimum 3+ years of electrical and controls engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Demonstrated ability to support a 24/7 continuous operations facility
Hands-on experience with: Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Industrial electrical systems and controls
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Controls-heavy plant environment (day-to-day controls ownership)
Coordinated drive system experience (implementation or replacement of obsolete drives)
Industrial networking and control system integration
Experience balancing capital projects and daily plant support
Exposure to safety standards and compliance frameworks
Ability to influence and mentor without direct authority
Company
Northwest Talent Solutions, LLC
Northwest Talent Solutions, LLC is a widely acclaimed human capital consulting firm blending holistic talent acquisition with workplace civility solutions and partnering with brands across the private industry and government sector.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase