Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer - Paper Industry

    Green Bay, Wisconsin && Atlanta, Georgia && Chicago, Illinois && Madison, Wisconsin && Minneapolis, Minnesota && Milwaukee, Wisconsin && St. Louis, Missouri && Cincinnati, Ohio && Jacksonville, Florida
    Full-Time
    Senior (7+ yrs)
    Engineering & Development
    Leadership
    Posted on October 16, 2026
    Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of our Green Bay, Wisconsin or US-Based Remote office location.
    Primary Responsibilities:
    • Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects
    • Develop design packages for bid and construction
    • Coordinate and execute design and programming of PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD and Servo Motion projects 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
    • Develop design packages
    • Assist in the development project related documentation including schedules, specifications, and cost estimates
    • Produce high quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environment
    • Gather data and provide installation, start up, and troubleshooting support
    • Work simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams.
    • Respond to and support project and client requests for on-going controls troubleshooting, including ongoing support of production equipment (may include nights and weekends)
    • Interface directly with client(s) on a daily basis to understand and respond to their needs
    • Develop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities as work is performed
    • Travel to client sites and Foth office locations as needed for work (approximately 35% annually)
    Required Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of two or four-year technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience
  2. 10+ years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments, including troubleshooting complex projects
  3. Required recent experience with the following:
  4. Industrial Intelligent linear actuators and end effectors
  5. Integration of Machine Vision
  6. Rockwell Control Logix based PLC and FTView HMI hardware & Software
  7. Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and Inverter duty motors
  8. Rockwell Kinetix Servo Drives and Motors
  9. Ethernet and Ethernet/IP Networking
  10. Electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design
  11. Developing construction and installation documentation
  12. Sensing technologies and panel design/layout
  13. Producing engineering construction and bid packages in accordance with employer/client standards
  14. Flow control valves, damper actuators, P&IDs, loop configurations, DCS, thermocouples, level, flow, and temperature controls
  15. Preferred Qualifications:
  16. Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date
  17. Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849-1 & RIA 15.06) and risk assessments
  18. Preferred experience with the following:
  19. Robotics, Vision Systems, 3D Scanners
  20. AutoCad and AutoCad Electrical
  21. MES/Database programming (SQL, RS-SQL, MS Access)
  22. Experience with polymer extrusion and/or adhesive systems
  23. Siemens S7 & TIA Portal PLCs and HMIs
  24. Siemens or Schneider/Modicon PLCs
  25. Siemens, CH or Schneider HMIs
  26. Visual Basic, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C, C#, C++, XML
  27. Assembly Language Programming
  28. Packaging line integration, including; case packing, metal detection, palletizing, along with other packaging related equipment
  29. Experience in paper/paper converting industry
  30. Distribution and Logistics Technology/Automation
  31. Delta V/Honeywell experience
  32. Copy/paste the video link below in a new browser to watch/learn more about the Electrical and Controls Engineer role at Foth:

    All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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    Company:  Foth

    Member-owned science and engineering consulting firm serving infrastructure, environment and production markets.
    501-1000 employees
    Consulting & Strategy
    HQ: United States