IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER for our client, a global manufacturing organization and industry leader serving customers throughout North America and Europe.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving reliability, driving automation initiatives, and making a direct impact on plant performance within a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Located near Richmond, Virginia, this role offers the opportunity to work within a large-scale, 24/7 manufacturing operation where continuous improvement, operational excellence, reliability, and employee engagement are highly valued.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in supporting plant reliability, uptime, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

This position is highly visible and offers significant influence across operations, maintenance, reliability, engineering, and capital projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting complex electrical and automation systems, supporting reliability initiatives, improving equipment performance, and driving long-term operational improvements throughout the facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being hands-on, highly involved in plant operations, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Engineering & Plant Support

• Provide hands-on electrical engineering support to daily manufacturing operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, controls, and automation-related issues
• Support plant uptime, reliability, and production performance initiatives
• Analyze equipment failures and participate in root cause investigations
• Develop and implement corrective actions to improve long-term equipment performance

Automation & Controls

• Support and optimize PLCs, motor control centers, drives, instrumentation, automation systems, and industrial networks
• Assist with control system improvements and automation upgrades
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to improve system performance

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Support reliability-centered maintenance and equipment improvement initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, and operational performance
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve overall plant productivity

Capital Projects & Technical Support

• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and modernization initiatives
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Assist with project planning, execution, commissioning, and startup activities
• Maintain electrical documentation, schematics, equipment records, and technical drawings

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical standards, codes, and regulations
• Support plant safety initiatives and safe work practices
• Promote a strong safety-first culture throughout the facility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
• 2–5+ years of electrical engineering experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing operations strongly preferred
• Packaging, pulp & paper, converting, or other process manufacturing experience highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, motors, drives, PLCs, controls, instrumentation, and industrial automation
• Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities
• Experience supporting reliability and maintenance improvement initiatives
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience considered an asset

WHAT OUR CLIENT IS LOOKING FOR

• Highly technical and hands-on engineer
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who thrives with autonomy and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong planning and organizational abilities
• Effective communicator and cross-functional team player
• Big-picture thinker capable of driving long-term improvements
• Influencer and change agent within a manufacturing environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base Salary: $115,000 – $130,000+ DOE
• Profit Sharing Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Strong Career Growth Opportunities
• Stable, Global Manufacturing Organization

LOCATION

• Ashland, Virginia (Greater Richmond Area)
• 100% On-Site
• Monday – Friday
• 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Initial Teams Interview with Human Resources
• Teams Interview with Hiring Manager
• Technical Assessment
• On-Site Interview & Facility Tour with Leadership Team

APPLY TODAY

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.