Lead Electrical Engineer(Direct Hire)
Aurora,OH
Job Requisition: 7434
Annual Salary Range: $110-120k. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
Description for Lead Electrical Engineer:
Seeking a hands on Lead Controls Engineer to oversee and direct all electrical system project efforts; including design, validation and production. Responsible for power distribution, electrical wiring design, integration and design considerations for optimum performance. This role manages and mentors a small team of Electrical and Controls Engineers and cordinates resources required to support all phases of projects from design through manufacturing; including installation, warranty and post warranty phases. They will track and report project metrics as well as interface with suppliers and customers as needed.
Responsibilities for Lead Electrical Engineer:
Equipment Management
- Oversee all electrical upgrades and modifications for equipment and facilities.
- Manage outsourcing activities related to electrical controls.
- Conduct and/or coordinate on-site equipment startups and operator training.
- Recommend and implement design enhancements to support continuous improvement efforts.
Process Development
- Support the design, development, and review of division-wide processes.
- Drive process improvements by integrating feedback from customers, assemblers, and field service teams.
- Contribute to cost-reduction and workflow optimization projects through continuous improvement initiatives.
Project Management
- Ensure adherence to customer specifications throughout project lifecycle.
- Develop and manage project budgets.
- Prepare and submit customer approval documentation.
- Create Electrical Bills of Materials (EBOMs) for equipment projects.
- Monitor internal readiness and verify completion of checklists prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Research & Development
- Collaborate with R&D teams to develop new systems, prototypes, and processes.
- Assist in budgeting for R&D projects.
Customer Support
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues at customer sites.
- Support on-site machine interventions and repairs.
- Deliver machine training to customers.
- Create and maintain comprehensive equipment documentation.
- Assist in managing warranty claims and working with vendors for resolution.
Requirements forLead Electrical Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering preferred
- Minimum 7 years of electrical engineering experience
- Project management experience preferred
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley and Siemens control systems (required)
- Experience with PC-based systems and custom machine startups/commissioning
- Familiarity with robotic material handling systems; ABB, FANUC, and MOTOMAN experience is a plus
- Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic control systems preferred
- Skilled in AutoCAD Electrical
- Strong understanding of PLC and HMI logic development, programming, and debugging
- Hands-on experience with control panel building, robotic programming, and troubleshooting
- Detail-oriented with strong planning, organizational, and time management abilities
- Team-oriented and committed to excellent customer service
- Flexible and adaptable in fast-paced, changing environments
- Willing to travel up to 20%, including internationally
Benefits forLead Electrical Engineer:
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401K - 100% match to 3%, 50% match to next 2%
- Profit Sharing
- Gain Share
- Flexible Spending Account/ Dependent Care Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Group Term Life - 100% company paid
- Short Term Disability- 100% company paid
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident coverage
- Voluntary Critical illness
- Pet Insurance
- Monthly Gym Reimbursement
- Automotive Discount
- Continuing Education Courses
- Summer Fridays
- Employee Celebrations
- Pay Day Loans
- 10 Paid Holidays
