Electrical Controls Engineering Manager - Industrial Automation

About this role

Location: Lebanon, Oregon or Henderson, Nevada
Work Arrangement: On-site
Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Search: Nationwide

Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager – Industrial Automation
A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager to lead electrical, controls, automation, and instrumentation engineering.
This is a nationwide search. The position may be based in either Lebanon, Oregon or Henderson, Nevada, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
This is a hands-on engineering leadership role for an experienced technical leader who combines deep knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems with a proven ability to lead engineers, projects, and modernization initiatives.

You'll play a key role in improving reliability, modernizing electrical and control systems, developing engineering talent, and leading capital projects from concept through commissioning.
Requirements
What You'll Do

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of 20+ engineering professionals, including experienced senior engineers and technical specialists.

• Build a collaborative, accountable engineering culture while effectively leading professionals with varying levels of experience and technical expertise.

• Coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent while setting clear expectations and priorities.

• Provide technical leadership for electrical distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and automation systems.

• Guide the design, implementation, and modernization of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network systems.

• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Lead capital and modernization projects from concept and design through installation and commissioning.

• Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues and support root-cause analysis.

• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, system performance, and operational safety.

• Ensure compliance with applicable NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, and IEEE standards.

• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers.

• Develop engineering standards and support continuous improvement and change-management initiatives.
Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, industrial automation, or control systems engineering.

• Demonstrated success leading and developing a sizable engineering team or organization, ideally 15–20+ technical professionals.

• Proven ability to lead highly experienced engineers and technical experts, establish accountability, build consensus, and earn the respect of a technically accomplished team.

• Strong people-management skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, team development, and organizational leadership.

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and electrical distribution.

• Hands-on knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architectures.

• Experience leading engineering projects from design through installation and commissioning.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.
Preferred

• PE license.

• Master's degree in engineering, engineering management, or business.

• Experience within industrial manufacturing or process industries.

• PMP, automation, controls, or reliability-related certification.

• Experience with industrial cybersecurity and modern connected manufacturing technologies.

• Experience leading electrical or controls modernization and reliability initiatives.
Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead an accomplished team: Manage and develop an engineering organization of 20+ professionals, including experienced senior engineers and technical experts.

• Make an organizational impact: Shape engineering culture, accountability, standards, talent development, and technical direction.

• Stay technically engaged: Bring the technical credibility necessary to guide complex engineering decisions while empowering experienced engineers to own their areas of expertise.

• Modernize the operation: Help drive controls upgrades, electrical modernization, reliability improvements, and capital investments.

• Develop engineering talent: Mentor engineers, strengthen leadership capabilities, and build the team's long-term technical depth.

• Own major initiatives: Lead projects from concept and design through contractor coordination, installation, startup, and commissioning.
Benefits

• Annual Base Salary + 10% annual performance bonus

• Medical insurance options

• Traditional PPO with optional medical FSA

• High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dependent care FSA

• 401(k) with 4% employer match

• Paid time off

• Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D

• Employee assistance program

• Optional voluntary life insurance

• Pet insurance

• Tuition reimbursement