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Director Engineering - Electrical and Controls

Ladders

full-remoteleadpermanentengineering-managementbackend United States 76 days ago via LinkedIn
135,000 - 200,000 USD/annual

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Tags

Engineering LeadershipElectrical SafetyIndustrial AutomationRockwell Allen-BradleyDigital TransformationCapital ProjectsFood ManufacturingComplianceAutomationObsolescence Management

About the role

Role Overview

Director of Engineering for Electrical and Controls. Lead technical initiatives focused on scalable systems, platform reliability, and meaningful business transformation within a consumer-facing manufacturing environment. Work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain equipment specifications across sites
  • Advance electrical power safety programs to meet regulations
  • Ensure compliance with electrical codes and standards
  • Lead obsolescence programs with strategic planning
  • Provide engineering leadership for automation across sites
  • Drive Digital Transformation initiatives in manufacturing
  • Influence cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
  • Manage relationships with external engineering consultants
  • Support development and performance of engineering staff
  • Partner with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges
  • Maintain corporate engineering standards with internal and external partners

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or related engineering field (preferred)
  • 10+ years of progressive technical leadership experience
  • 5+ years with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell systems
  • Experience managing at least 4 direct reports
  • Accountability for capital projects ($5–15M)
  • 4+ years in food manufacturing environments
  • Strong understanding of electrical safety and industrial automation systems

Nice to Have

  • Not explicitly stated (encourages applying even if not meeting every qualification)

Location & Work Model

  • Remote (US-based candidates only)
  • No visa sponsorship available

Compensation & Benefits

  • $135,000 – $200,000 annually
  • Comprehensive healthcare, wellness incentives, bonus incentive opportunities, matching 401(k)
  • Career development, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, paid time off
  • Parental leave and volunteer opportunities

About Ladders

The posting is for a Director Engineering role supporting a client in the Retail & Consumer Goods industry. The work focuses on electrical and controls engineering, automation, and digital transformation across manufacturing sites.

Scraped 7/9/2026