Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing & Automation | Confidential Client | Cressona, PA

Location:
Cressona, PA (onsite, with relocation assistance available)

Compensation:
Up to $125,000 base salary + Retention Bonus up to $3,000 + Quarterly Profit Sharing (average 6–19%)

Employment Type:
Full-Time, Direct Hire (CTH also considered)

Schedule:
Standard day shift hours, flexible based on project needs

About the Opportunity

A global leader in aluminum extrusion and advanced manufacturing is seeking a
hands-on Electrical Engineer
to support large-scale capital and automation projects at one of its flagship U.S. facilities. This site is undergoing major investment — including new presses, robotic automation, and expanded recycling capabilities — with over
$40M in planned CAPEX projects
in the next few years.

'This is an exciting opportunity for an
Electrical Engineer with strong PLC experience
who wants to play a central role in designing, improving, and automating production systems at a highly complex industrial facility. You'll work closely with engineering, maintenance, and equipment suppliers to design, upgrade, and install high-power systems and automation cells used across multiple production lines.

The role combines
project leadership, PLC troubleshooting, and hands-on system design
, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems on the floor while managing high-impact engineering initiatives from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects from scope development through installation and hand-off to operations.
• Design, specify, and oversee installation of electrical systems and controls for high-power extrusion and fabrication equipment.
• Review, modify, and troubleshoot PLC code (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell – ladder logic).
• Develop and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control panel designs.
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional plant teams to ensure project safety, performance, and compliance.
• Support FAT/SAT testing, startup, and commissioning of automated machinery, robotic cells, and new extrusion lines.
• Evaluate transformer and switchgear capacity, verify safety circuits, and support long-term power reliability projects.
• Recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability, efficiency, and system uptime.

Ideal Background

• 5–10+ years of Electrical Engineering experience
  in a manufacturing, machine-building, or automated production environment.
• Degree:
  Bachelor's or Associate's in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (non-degreed candidates considered with 10+ years of equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of
  PLC-controlled systems (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell)
  — able to review, modify, and troubleshoot code.
• Proven experience with
  480V and 3-phase electrical systems
  , industrial power distribution, and system integration.
• Proficiency in
  reading and modifying electrical schematics
  and safety circuits.
• Exposure to
  capital project execution
  , vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, electro-mechanical systems, and automation design a plus.
• Comfortable working hands-on in industrial environments, including plant floor troubleshooting and installations.

What's Offered

• Competitive Salary:
  Up to $125,000 (based on experience and skill level).
• Retention Bonus:
  $3,000 total ($1,000 at 90, 180, and 365 days).
• Profit Sharing:
  Quarterly bonus payouts averaging 6–19%.
• Relocation Package:
  Full relocation provided through a third-party service.
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, education assistance, and paid parental leave.
• Massive Growth Potential:
  Be part of a multi-year expansion plan with significant automation and capital investment projects.

Who Thrives Here

This position is ideal for an
Electrical Engineer who blends technical depth with practical, hands-on execution.
If you enjoy seeing your work in action — from electrical schematics to live system commissioning — and want to be part of a major facility modernization effort, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the most advanced extrusion plants in North America.