Director, Engineering – Electrical and Controls

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide engineering guidance across electrical power, electrical safety, industrial controls, and digital manufacturing projects.

• Direct technical engineering efforts within a matrix organization, including the oversight and coordination of external engineering firms, system integrators, and contractors.

• Facilitate the growth of engineering talent and address technical disputes with internal collaborators.

• Maintain a robust understanding of emerging technologies while ensuring that corporate standards are established, upheld, and adhered to.

• Act as a crucial link between Digital Plant Floor projects and Corporate Information Technology data frameworks.

• Create and sustain electrical power and industrial controls specifications for equipment and installations across manufacturing sites.

• Support and enhance the electrical power safety program, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Guarantee adherence to relevant electrical codes and standards.

• Lead the controls obsolescence program, encompassing strategic planning and execution.

• Provide leadership in industrial controls and automation engineering across various locations.

• Propel Digital Transformation initiatives throughout all internal manufacturing sites.

• Lead and impact cross-functional teams in a matrix setting.

• Oversee and mentor external engineering consultants, system integrators, and contractors.

• Assist in the coaching, development, and performance management of professional engineering staff.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve intricate technical issues and conflicts.

• Stay informed about emerging technologies and apply best practices when relevant.

• Ensure that corporate engineering standards are consistently developed, maintained, and followed by both internal and external partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• Over 10 years of progressive technical leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell plant floor electrical and control systems.

• Experience managing at least 4 direct reports.

• Direct responsibility for large-scale capital projects ranging from $5 million to $15 million.

• At least 4 years of experience in food manufacturing settings.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects within a matrix organization.

• Familiarity with collaborating with external engineering firms and system integrators.

• Strong comprehension of electrical safety, compliance standards, and industrial automation systems.

• Willingness to travel approximately 30 – 50 percent within North America, based on project requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans.

• Wellness incentive program.

• Mental wellbeing support.

• Fitness reimbursement.

• Bonus incentive opportunity.

• Matching 401(k).

• Stock purchase plan.

• Career development opportunities.

• Paid-time off.

• Parental leave.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Volunteer opportunities.