Job Description

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Production

• Lead the design and documentation of electrical and control systems following industry standards (NEC, UL, etc.).
• Specify, source, and evaluate electrical and controls hardware; maintain BOMs and electrical drawings.
• Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and inspection agencies to meet regulatory and technical requirements.
• Supervise design technicians, PLC programmers, and panel assembly staff to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Develop control philosophies and O&M documentation for delivered systems.

Technical Support & Supervision

• Provide daily technical support to customers, distributors, OEMs, and internal departments.
• Supervise PLC programmers, electricians, assemblers, and panel builders.
• Offer technical leadership for troubleshooting, program development, and control system upgrades.

Quality Assurance

• Develop test procedures and documentation for quality assurance of control systems and instrumentation.
• Ensure products meet design specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.

Production Assistance

• Support the fabrication and testing of control subsystems in coordination with the production team.
• Resolve field and shop-floor issues related to electrical installations and control systems.
• Participate in wiring, debugging, and testing of systems as needed.

Special Projects

• Support custom engineering projects, new product development, and modifications to existing products.
• Act as project lead or technical advisor under direction of Engineering Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct and manage technical personnel including technicians, programmers, and assemblers.
• Ensure team compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field & 5+ years of relevant experience, or
• Associate degree & 10 years of relevant experience, or
• Secondary education & 15 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years supervising technical staff

Technical Proficiency

• Proficient in reading and creating electrical diagrams and control schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and system calibration skills
• Familiar with PLCs, sensors, actuated valves, and industrial controls
• Experience with NEC, UL508A, and OSHA standards

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license and passport (or ability to obtain both)
• OSHA 10 certification
• Eligibility for UL508A MTR certification

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
• Skilled in supervising cross-disciplinary teams and coordinating with vendors and inspectors

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly; occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and use of hands
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception

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