Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer – Paper Industry

The Foth Companies

. Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering design and project management, with a strong focus on PLC/DCS programming, machine vision integration, and client relationship development. Proficient in producing high-quality engineering documentation and leading collaborative project teams in industrial environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering Degree10+ Years Engineering/Design ExperienceRockwell ControlLogix PLC ExperienceIndustrial Intelligent Linear ActuatorsProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingDCS ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentVFD DesignServo Motion DesignElectrical System DesignConstruction DocumentationSensing TechnologiesControl Panel Layout DesignMachine Vision Integration

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationClient Relationship ManagementTroubleshooting SupportProject CoordinationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Rockwell FactoryTalk ViewRockwell PowerFlex VFDsRockwell Kinetix Servo DrivesAutoCADAutoCAD ElectricalSQLMS AccessEthernet/IP NetworkingVisual Basic.NETSiemens S7

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentsISO 13849-1RIA 15.06 Safety StandardsRoboticsFlow Control ValvesP&IDsPackaging Line IntegrationDistribution TechnologyLogistics AutomationThermocouples

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblySQLC++.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects
Develop design packages for bid and construction
Coordinate and execute PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD, and servo motion design and programming from hardware design and software integration through construction start-up
Coordinate electrical engineering and lead design/CAD resources
Provide hardware and software design for machine design projects in consumer products and general industrial markets
Assist with project documentation, including schedules, specifications, and cost estimates
Produce high-quality project deliverables in a collaborative team environment
Gather data and provide installation, start-up, and troubleshooting support
Work simultaneously on multiple project and client teams
Respond to ongoing controls troubleshooting requests, including production equipment support that may involve nights and weekends
Interface directly with clients daily to understand and respond to their needs
Develop client and facility relationships and cultivate future work opportunities
Travel to client sites and Foth office locations as needed, approximately 35% annually

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of two- or four-year technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience
10+ years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments, including troubleshooting complex projects
Recent experience with industrial intelligent linear actuators and end effectors
Recent experience integrating machine vision
Recent experience with Rockwell ControlLogix-based PLC and FactoryTalk View HMI hardware and software
Recent experience with Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and inverter-duty motors
Recent experience with Rockwell Kinetix servo drives and motors
Recent experience with Ethernet and Ethernet/IP networking
Recent experience with electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design
Recent experience developing construction and installation documentation
Recent experience with sensing technologies and panel design/layout
Recent experience producing engineering construction and bid packages according to employer/client standards
Recent experience with flow control valves, damper actuators, P&IDs, loop configurations, DCS, thermocouples, level, flow, and temperature controls
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of start date preferred
Knowledge of ISO 13849-1 and RIA 15.06 safety standards and risk assessments preferred
Preferred experience with robotics, vision systems, 3D scanners, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MES/database programming, SQL, RS-SQL, MS Access, polymer extrusion and/or adhesive systems, Siemens S7 and TIA Portal PLCs/HMIs, Siemens or Schneider/Modicon PLCs, Siemens/CH/Schneider HMIs, Visual Basic, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C, C#, C++, XML, assembly language, packaging line integration, paper/paper converting industry, distribution and logistics technology/automation, and DeltaV/Honeywell

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses through the Earned Performance Incentive program
On-the-Spot bonuses
Quarterly and/or annual bonuses for exempt members
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Disability benefits
Retirement benefits
Holiday pay
Paid time off
Several other voluntary benefits
Flexible work environment
Professional growth opportunities