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Controls & Electrical Engineering Supervisor
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What they do
An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
$98,202 / year median in Kentucky
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Position Title:
Controls & Electrical Engineering Supervisor Salary:
$100,000- 140,000 per year based on experience We are partnering with an established industrial equipment manufacturer seeking a Controls & Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a team responsible for the design, development, and implementation of electrical control systems for custom automated machinery.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Controls and Electrical Engineering teams while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Manage engineering workloads, staffing priorities, and resource allocation across multiple projects.
- Oversee electrical system design, PLC architecture, machine controls, and automation software development.
- Review engineering deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Provide technical guidance on complex automation, motion control, and electrical system challenges.
- Support projects from design through manufacturing, installation, startup, and customer acceptance.
- Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Field Service to ensure successful project execution.
- Drive engineering process improvements, standardization efforts, and documentation best practices.
- Assist with departmental planning, budgeting, scheduling, and long-term team development.
- Serve as a technical resource during customer meetings, equipment commissioning, and issue resolution.
Controls & Electrical Engineering Supervisor Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in controls engineering, electrical design, or industrial automation.
- Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams.
- Experience designing control systems for custom machinery, automation equipment, or machine-building environments.
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming, industrial automation, and machine controls.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols and motion control systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and controls issues throughout the equipment lifecycle.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with one or more of the following is highly valued: Siemens TIA Portal or comparable PLC development platforms, IEC 61131 PLC programming, VB.
Ideal Background:
- This opportunity is best suited for an engineering leader with experience in OEM machine building, industrial automation, robotics, CNC equipment, or other custom manufacturing systems who enjoys remaining technically involved while leading engineering teams through the design and delivery of complex automated equipment.