# Electrical Controls Engineering Manager - Industrial Automation

> Zen Sherpa LLC · Las Vegas, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-04

**Salary:** USD 150,000–190,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Engineering

## Description

Location: Lebanon, Oregon or Henderson, Nevada

Work Arrangement: On-site

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Search: Nationwide

## Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager – Industrial Automation

A growing industrial manufacturer is seeking an experienced **Electrical & Controls Engineering Manager** to lead electrical, controls, automation, and instrumentation engineering.

This is a nationwide search. The position may be based in either **Lebanon, Oregon or Henderson, Nevada,** and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

This is a **hands-on engineering leadership role** for an experienced technical leader who combines deep knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems with a proven ability to lead engineers, projects, and modernization initiatives.

You'll play a key role in improving reliability, modernizing electrical and control systems, developing engineering talent, and leading capital projects from concept through commissioning.

## Requirements

**What You'll Do**

-   Lead, develop, and manage a team of 20+ engineering professionals, including experienced senior engineers and technical specialists.
-   Build a collaborative, accountable engineering culture while effectively leading professionals with varying levels of experience and technical expertise.
-   Coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent while setting clear expectations and priorities.
-   Provide technical leadership for electrical distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and automation systems.
-   Guide the design, implementation, and modernization of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network systems.
-   Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
-   Lead capital and modernization projects from concept and design through installation and commissioning.
-   Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues and support root-cause analysis.
-   Drive improvements in equipment reliability, system performance, and operational safety.
-   Ensure compliance with applicable NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ISA, and IEEE standards.
-   Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers.
-   Develop engineering standards and support continuous improvement and change-management initiatives.

**Qualifications**

**Required**

-   Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
-   8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, industrial automation, or control systems engineering.
-   Demonstrated success leading and developing a sizable engineering team or organization, ideally 15–20+ technical professionals.
-   Proven ability to lead highly experienced engineers and technical experts, establish accountability, build consensus, and earn the respect of a technically accomplished team.
-   Strong people-management skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, team development, and organizational leadership.
-   Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including MCCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and electrical distribution.
-   Hands-on knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architectures.
-   Experience leading engineering projects from design through installation and commissioning.
-   Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.

**Preferred**

-   PE license.
-   Master's degree in engineering, engineering management, or business.
-   Experience within industrial manufacturing or process industries.
-   PMP, automation, controls, or reliability-related certification.
-   Experience with industrial cybersecurity and modern connected manufacturing technologies.
-   Experience leading electrical or controls modernization and reliability initiatives.

**Why This Role Stands Out**

-   Lead an accomplished team: Manage and develop an engineering organization of 20+ professionals, including experienced senior engineers and technical experts.
-   Make an organizational impact: Shape engineering culture, accountability, standards, talent development, and technical direction.
-   Stay technically engaged: Bring the technical credibility necessary to guide complex engineering decisions while empowering experienced engineers to own their areas of expertise.
-   Modernize the operation: Help drive controls upgrades, electrical modernization, reliability improvements, and capital investments.
-   Develop engineering talent: Mentor engineers, strengthen leadership capabilities, and build the team's long-term technical depth.
-   Own major initiatives: Lead projects from concept and design through contractor coordination, installation, startup, and commissioning.

## Benefits

-   Annual Base Salary + 10% annual performance bonus
-   Medical insurance options

-   Traditional PPO with optional medical FSA
-   High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

-   Dental insurance
-   Vision insurance
-   Dependent care FSA
-   401(k) with 4% employer match
-   Paid time off
-   Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D
-   Employee assistance program
-   Optional voluntary life insurance
-   Pet insurance
-   Tuition reimbursement

## Apply

[Apply at Zen Sherpa LLC](https://apply.workable.com/zen-sherpa-llc/j/A5F3868BCD/apply)

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