Electrical Project Engineer Red Gold, Inc. United States, Indiana, Elwood Sep 16, 2026

Description Position Overview This position is responsible for utilizing knowledge of industrial controls, industrial networks, programming software, industrial automation and production equipment. This also includes providing production equipment support such as to minimize downtime, improve operating efficiencies, and facilitate equipment upgrades and modifications. Responsibilities also include applying electrical theory and related knowledge to design, develop, test and implement equipment control system modifications as required by the plant. Ability to design, specify and manage the installation and programming of new control systems, Operator Interface terminals, Windows based Area Control Systems, as well as PLCs, Servos, and various other electronic machine control apparatus. This position requires the ability to perform and maintain all electric motors, control panels, sensors, drives, starters and all of the PLC and networking equipment. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Responsibilities Controls related projects Responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance of instruments and automation equipment, and provide detailed reporting of assigned project activity to management

Manage the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment as needed

Coordination of projects with management, contractors, and utilities

Train team members and operators on operation of new or modified equipment

Analyze, assist and resolve problems as they are identified; may include working with production and maintenance departments

Assist with development and implementation of standards for electrical and controls components for use within the facility and with suppliers

Provide production equipment support utilizing knowledge and understanding of the equipment control systems, programming, processes and components being utilized

Assures that all equipment control systems have current electrical and control system documentation in place

Ability to create and update facility drawings using AutoCAD

Perform HMI creation and updates as required

Maintain maximum personal knowledge on all relevant controls related hardware and software

Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, electrical, or related engineering

Knowledge of PLC's and automation applications and experience in the area of controls, including but not limited to experience with AutoCAD, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, RSNetworx, RSLinx and other FactoryTalk platforms

Computer proficient with the Microsoft Windows operating system

Computer proficient with the Microsoft Project and Office including Word and Excel

Strong background in electrical engineering

3-5 years of Controls experience

Experience as an electrician or controls engineer in an industrial environment desired Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Time management

Teamwork

PLC understanding and usage skills

HMI understanding and usage skills

Must be able to understand and carry out basic instructions while performing manual labor related tasks

Must be able to successfully use math, writing, and reading skills necessary to complete the required paperwork and projects

Good Communication Skills

Ability to make decisions quickly with little direction

Detail oriented

Able to handle pressure of plant floor support

Use of PC for program trouble shooting

Multi-task oriented Physical Requirements & Working Conditions To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing

The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment

The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk

The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel

The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms

The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances

The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals

The employee may occasionally be required to crouch

The employee may occasionally lift/carry items as heavy as 25 pounds

Supervisory Responsibilities Direct:

None Indirect:

None Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Electrical Engineering (preferred)

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