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Electrical Controls Engineer

Company:
Highland Baking Co
Location:
Spartanburg, SC, 29302
Posted:
August 04, 2025
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Description:

Summary

We are looking for an experienced and highly qualified Electrical Controls Engineer to oversee the development of automated control systems. We primarily work with electrical systems, so our ideal candidate has at least working experience in electrical engineering. You use PLC programming products, such as Allen Bradley, to create control systems. You also must know how to read electrical schematics, being able to draft schematics in AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities for electrical controls engineer

Assist / lead the development of scope for projects and selection of team members

Assist / lead the completion of engineering & design work related to install and retro-fit of varied, complex equipment

Assist Maintenance with advanced day-to-day equipment troubleshooting

Assist with the development of standards, processes and procedures within the department

Some travel (0-20%) is required over the course of a project lifecycle (other Highland Baking facilities, vendors)

Enhances equipment performance by developing and installing modifications

Confirms equipment performance by conducting tests/evaluation of physical assets PLC

Supports implementation of Quality Assurance and Food Safety initiatives

Infrastructure requirements and needs assessment Skills and Responsibilities

The Electrical Controls Engineer will need to have strong troubleshooting skills electrically in order to quickly resolve or repair issues. You will need to have a strong eye for technical specifics and potential trouble spots.

Must possess strong organizational, problem solving, along with great verbal and written communication skills. Need to be detail-oriented who can meet deadlines and work with diverse employees. You must respect all employees and be willing to train your fellow peers. It is important that you possess the ability to work independently, with good judgmental and decision-making skills.

Responsible for reporting any and all safety issues to your manager in a timely manner

Knowledge of the health and safety regulations.

Including Highland Baking Company's Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)

Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Knowledge of safe practices.

Ability to use electrical metering and inspection tools.

Knowledgeable in Allen-Bradley Software.

Good understanding in networking configuration.

Modify Electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical

Able to follow and execute instructions.

Has all the following values accurate, patient, careful, responsible, alert, time managed, safe, and leads by example.

Dedicated to achievement all Highland Baking Company and department goals.

Equipment

Rockwell Software

Robotics

AutoCAD

FactoryTalk

Studio 5000

Studio 5000 view designer

All Facility Electrical and Control Needs

All Other Assigned Equipment

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