Automation Control Engineer | Richmond, VA | Food Manufacturing | 2nd Shift

⚙️ Automation Control Engineer

📍 Location: Richmond, Virginia (On-site, Second/Split Shift: 7 PM – 3 AM)
🏭 Industry: Food & Beverages / Manufacturing
🎓 Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field (preferred)
💼 Experience Level: Mid–Senior (5+ years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Not available
💰 Compensation: $83,800 – $115,225 base salary + bonus eligibility + full benefits
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

Join a global leader in food and snack manufacturing as an Automation Control Engineer — a critical role driving reliability, efficiency, and innovation within a fast-paced production environment.

You’ll take ownership of automation systems, PLCs, and instrumentation, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime. Working on the second shift, you’ll support high-speed packaging lines and advanced control systems while leading troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing setting and enjoys solving complex automation challenges.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Provide hands-on support for routine maintenance, repair, and calibration of automation equipment, PLCs, and control systems.

• Diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, and programming issues quickly to reduce downtime and boost productivity.

• Collaborate with electricians and cross-functional teams to maintain system reliability and performance.

System Optimization

• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to optimize automation and control strategies.

• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.

• Contribute to projects that modernize and standardize automation systems across production lines.

Programming & Configuration

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems, primarily Allen-Bradley platforms.

• Configure and maintain VFDs, SCADA systems, and motor control systems.

• Ensure system integration aligns with company standards, cybersecurity policies, and operational requirements.

Preventive Maintenance & Documentation

• Execute preventive maintenance programs to prevent unplanned equipment failures.

• Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance activities, modifications, and performance reports.

• Support audits and reporting with detailed technical insights and system data.

Leadership & Training

• Provide training and mentorship to operators, technicians, and electricians on control systems.

• Promote safety, knowledge sharing, and adherence to maintenance best practices.

🎓 Education & Experience

Required

✅ Minimum 5 years of experience in automation, controls, or electrical maintenance within manufacturing.
✅ Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (programming, troubleshooting, maintenance).
✅ Solid understanding of HMI, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial networks.
✅ Experience with high-speed packaging or food processing environments.
✅ Proven ability to analyze and solve complex control system problems.

Preferred

⭐ Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or related field.
⭐ Familiarity with SAP – PM, work orders, and asset management.
⭐ Experience using Putty and Cisco Network Switches.
⭐ Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical theory.
⭐ Strong communication skills and ability to train others effectively.

💡 Core Competencies

• Analytical problem-solver with a proactive mindset.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.

• Capable of leading initiatives with minimal supervision.

• Safety-focused and committed to continuous improvement.

⚙️ Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb steps, and work at heights using ladders or lifts.

• Work in environments with varying temperatures.

• Comfortable working second/split shift: 7 PM – 3 AM, Monday to Friday.

💰 Compensation & Benefits

💵 Base Salary: $83,800 – $115,225 (commensurate with experience)
🎯 Bonus: Performance-based incentive program
💎 Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement savings plans

• Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs

• Educational and wellness support initiatives

🧩 Candidate Snapshot

• Experience: 5+ years in automation and controls engineering

• Industry: Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or high-speed manufacturing

• Key Skills: Allen-Bradley PLCs | SCADA | HMIs | VFDs | Troubleshooting | SAP PM

• Shift: 7 PM – 3 AM (on-site)

• Travel: None

🚀 Ready to power up innovation?
Join a world-class manufacturer that values technical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Lead automation excellence on cutting-edge production lines that shape the future of snacking.

Electrical Engineer - Social Circle, GA - $77,000 - $142,000 - Full-Time, Permanent/Direct Hire

Electrical Engineer - Social Circle, GA

$77,000 - $142,000
Full-Time, Permanent/Direct Hire

Primary Purpose of Position:

Assist & lead to ensure equipment complies with all safety, environmental & other regulatory compliances. Track engineering expense & capital budgeting compliance. Assist to ensure the proper design, installation, modification & maintainability of new & existing plant equipment, buildings & facilities. Assist engineering & maintenance to provide the necessary support to the production organization in order to promote the production of the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Perform activities involving continuous improvement tools, analysis of product irregularities, recommending solutions & facilitating cost down initiatives related to improving product costs. These duties would include assisting in training & instruction of appropriate team members & day-to-day floor support.

·         Assist in identification of unacceptable performance through analysis & acquired technical knowledge of the product & process including waste & cost reduction.

·         Assist in & learn process for prepare cost estimates, financially justifying projects, prepare budgets, review design, supervise installation & commissioning. Assists in research of new equipment, systems & processes to advance plant operations.

·         Gain understanding & assist to ensure safety, environmental & other regulatory compliances by working with appropriate associates on EHS issues, following the implementation of MSR’s & continually improving the communication across all relevant departments.

·         Participate in contractor management process & periodically audit contractor’s work to ensure that safe work practices & standard operating procedures are followed.

Education:

BS in engineering.

Experience:

·         4 or more years of experience working with multi-disciplinary Engineering & Maintenance associates to achieve cost effective goals.

·         Equipment design experience & project engineering or plant management is preferred.

Skills:

·         Ability to use appropriate computer-based technology, interpret & create technical CAD drawings & schematics.

·         Ability to understand electrical or mechanical diagrams.

·         Ability to program & debug programming languages & understand & troubleshoot machine problems.

·         Some knowledge in design electrical control systems.

·         Ability to understand & design modern safety control systems.

High Voltage Electrician II - USA, Baltimore MD - $70,000 - $90,000

High Voltage Electrician II

USA, Baltimore MD

$70,000 - $90,000

Job Description

Around the world, people, businesses and countries are striving for a better future. A future that needs power and the right conditions to succeed. We’re the people who keep the lights on and control temperature. We are excited to announce that we have expanded our Electrical Services business and now hiring for our new Electrical Services Hub in Baltimore! We are hiring immediately a full-time Technician II- High Voltage Electrical, a role that is critical in making sure our customers get the electricity, heating and cooling they need.

Why Us?

· Full-time with potential for overtime and/or weekends

· Annual bonus program

· No cost medical plan option available

· Robust technical training programs

· Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement available

· Safety-focused culture working on brand new technology

What you’ll do:

· You’ll be based out of our Baltimore service center

· You’ll have an opportunity to work overtime and weekends, and potential for travel

· Perform service and repair HV electrical distribution equipment, with a primary focus on the testing and commissioning of HV electrical specialty equipment.

· You will work on both low, medium and high voltage switchgear including breakers with relays, motor-starters, VFD’s, load break switches and transformers

· Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring and equipment, using standard testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, meggers, Hipot and TTR test equipment as well as observing functions to ensure compatibility and safety of components

· You will either work on your own or teamed up with a technician

We’re experts, which means you’ll have the following skills and experience:

· High School diploma/GED or equivalent

· 8+ years' experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical switchgear, this includes medium and high voltage power distribution gear

· Advanced third-party certifications within the companies Training Plan (AVO) or equivalent MV training program (company provided training).

· Understanding of control systems and how to troubleshoot relays, switches, timers, and solid-state components.

· Understanding of protection relays and meters

· Experience with calculating nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements, along with mechanical background, reading and understanding schematics

· Ability to move or lift objects, typically less than 50 lbs.

About Us

We are the people who use our big boxes to make a massive difference.   We believe in the positive impact of power and the ability to control temperature. We believe what we do opens up opportunity and creates potential for individuals, communities, industries and societies over the world.  We believe when we work together we can do anything. We believe in the power of our team.  We are the people who keep the lights on. And we recruit the best talent, too.

Our four values help us get even better at what we do.  It’s our companies way of working – we call it Always Orange.              

Always Orange means:

Being dynamic: We’re nimble and are always ready to react to an ever changing world.

Being expert: We know our stuff, we’re great under pressure and we thrive in our busy, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We use our experience to make a difference. We know how to challenge and we have the courage of our convictions.

Being together: We play as a team and value the expertise of everyone around us. We’re accountable and we hold others to account.

Being innovative: We never miss an opportunity to learn, to look out, or to be better.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. We do not discriminate, and we abide by the laws in the locations in which we operate.