Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discounts Free food & snacks Paid time off

About Us We are a rapidly growing food manufacturer specializing in ready-to-eat meals, salads, and side dishes. As we expand into a new facility, we are seeking an Electrical & Mechanical Engineer to enhance our production capabilities through advanced automation, control systems, and equipment reliability. This full-time position is for the first shift, starting at 7:30 AM and ending around 5:00 PM.

Our ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with food manufacturing machinery, coupled with in-depth electrical knowledge. They must be capable of diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, including PLCs, VFDs, motors, conveyors, and other automated systems. Experience with facility power systems120V, 208V, 240V, and 480Vis essential, along with familiarity with electrical codes and safety regulations. A valid electrical license or certification is a strong plus.

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Automation Engineer to join our team. You will be directly involved with maintaining and improving our production machinery, designing and modifying electrical systems, and integrating automation solutions with an emphasis on food manufacturing requirements. You will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical issues on food manufacturing equipment.

Work with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and automation controls to maintain and improve production efficiency.

Perform electrical installations, modifications, and upgrades for systems operating at 120V, 208V, 240V, and 480V.

Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new machinery and automation projects.

Maintain detailed maintenance records and electrical schematics.

Provide technical support to production and maintenance staff.

Assist in developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical and automation systems.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical training with relevant manufacturing experience.

Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and codes, including 120/208/240/480V applications.

Hands-on experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and integration.

Familiarity with VFDs, motors, conveyors, packaging machinery, and related food manufacturing equipment.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams.

Electrical license or certification strongly preferred .

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic production environment.