Lead Electrical Engineer - Direct Hire

Lead Electrical Engineer – Manufacturing & Automation

Location: Near Portsmouth, NH

Position Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: Up to $140,000 + 6% Bonus

Position Overvie

wAdvantage Technical is seeking a hands‑on Lead Electrical Enginee r to support a growing manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both technical, day‑to‑day problem‑solvin g and leading a tea m. The position offers a clear path toward Supervisor/Manager advancemen t, making it a strong fit for someone ready to step into leadership while still staying close to the equipment, controls, and systems

.You will serve as the site’s subject‑matter expert for PLC programming, automation, electrical systems, power distribution, and equipment reliabilit y, while guiding technicians, electricians, and process engineers through troubleshooting and continuous improvement

.Key Responsibilitie

• sPLC & HMI Programmin g — Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs (Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000, PLC‑5, Safety PLCs)
• .Motion & Drive System s — Configure and support VFDs, DC drives, servo systems, and high‑speed motion controls
• .System Architectur e — Define system layouts, select components (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, safety hardware), and integrate plant‑wide controls
• .Equipment Suppor t — Maintain electrical systems on production equipment including gauges, instrumentation, and data‑acquisition systems
• .Calibration & Documentatio n — Develop calibration procedures, update wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals using AutoCAD
• .Power Distributio n — Ensure facility power distribution meets current and future manufacturing needs
• .Continuous Improvemen t — Recommend and oversee automation upgrades, process improvements, and cost‑reduction initiatives
• .Compliance & Safet y — Work within NEC, OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, UL, and GMP standards; support electrical safety training and EH&S initiatives
• .LEAN & TP M — Apply LEAN tools such as 5S+1 and TPM across office and manufacturing areas
• .Team Leadershi p — Provide technical guidance to electricians, technicians, and process engineers; support troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
• .Controls Backup & Versionin g — Maintain updated PLC program backups on the plant network

.Required Qualification

• sBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineerin
• gMinimum 10 year s of electrical engineering or electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environmen
• tExperience leading or supervising technical teams (preferred
• )Strong knowledge of
• :Industrial controls & automatio
• nDrive systems (VFD, servo, DC
• )Power distributio
• nCalibration method
• sPreventive & predictive maintenanc
• eFamiliarity with NE C and OSH A electrical code
• sProficiency with AutoCA D, Wor d, Exce l, and document‑control system
• sStrong communication, leadership, and organizational skill
• sHighly self‑motivated with excellent attention to detai

lWhy This Role Stands Ou

• tDirect‑hire position with leadership growth potentia
• lOpportunity to modernize and influence plant‑wide automatio
• nHigh visibility within engineering, operations, and leadership team
• sCompetitive salary + bonus + long‑term advancemen