Chief Engineer – Electrical & Controls
Job Summary
Your primary duty is to be an engineer first; ensuring the GENESYS technical solution meets our client’s needs and our contractual obligations. You report directly to the Engineering Manager to help lead and mentor the entire engineering group. You also work directly with sales, project management, clients and subcontractors to develop successful project plans, schedules and budgets. To be effective in this position you need to fully understand the mechanical system design and operation. Your focus areas are control system architecture, power and controls wiring design, PLC and HMI programming.
Responsibilities:
- Work as part of a team.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, customer specifications and standards.
- Train and educate other departments regarding electrical and controls technology and
- Operate within the (3) core values of the company - Integrity, Teamwork and Constant Improvement.
- Evaluate business case for internal or external execution of controls scope on a project-by-project basis.
- Recognize and develop strategic partnerships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors/suppliers.
- Work with the sales department to review customer RFQs, develop internal estimates and scope of work, and evaluate subcontractor bids.
- Work with the project management team to monitor scope, schedule and budget of controls content.
- Monitor timeliness and quality of work of electrical and controls subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with relevant electrical codes, safety standards, and customer standards in the design and implementation of electrical and controls systems.
- Develop control strategies and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems.
- Design and develop electrical systems, including power distribution, wiring, control panels, and safety systems.
- Lead E&C installation, commissioning, debugging, and startup efforts at FAT and site.
- Help create and validate equipment sequence of operation and timing charts.
- Check drawings for thoroughness and accuracy, including self-generated drawings.
- Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to the electrical and controls engineering team.
- Develop department-level policies, procedures, standards, and deliverables to ensure consistent execution.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
- 10 years of experience with industrial controls and wiring in multiple manufacturing environments
- 5 years of experience with conveyors & automation in automobile manufacturing (body, paint or assembly)
- 5 years or more of experience at a senior project engineering level
- Strong expertise in electrical systems design, including power distribution, control panels, wiring, and safety systems. Proficiency with one or more electrical design packages (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical)
- Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens hardware and software (PLC, HMI, VFD, servo)
- Knowledge of robot specification, design, and programming preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant electrical codes, safety standards, and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEC).
- Experience in managing and leading a team of electrical and controls engineers.
- Solid understanding of project management principles and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and controls issues.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients.
- Attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work within agreed-upon timelines.
- Ability to navigate job sites including stairs, ladders and uneven surfaces.
- Willingness to travel as needed for construction and startup activities (estimated 25%)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Kansas City, MO 64132: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person