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This role is ideal for an experienced controls-focused engineer who enjoys hands‑on problem solving, plant partnership, and leading automation initiatives that directly impact safety, efficiency, and reliability.\nLocated in Searcy, Arkansas, this position offers the opportunity to work in a growing manufacturing community with a strong industrial base, a lower cost of living, and easy access to Little Rock and Central Arkansas.\nHow YOU Will Contribute Serve as the technical owner for electrical systems, controls, and automation at the plant level.\nProvide electrical and controls support for packaging automation, including high‑speed packaging equipment.\nSupport and partner with plant maintenance teams on troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and skills development.\nLead and support capital and controls‑related projects, from concept through installation and startup.\nPerform and support PLC and HMI programming, modifications, and optimization.\nStandardize electrical, controls, and automation practices to improve safety and performance.\nAssist with preventive maintenance strategies, problem analysis, and root‑cause investigations.\nWork cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and external vendors.\nEnsure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and best practices.\nSupport documentation, system upgrades, and technical training for plant personnel.\nWhy This Role Corporate‑level influence with hands‑on plant impact.\nOpportunity to lead automation and controls strategy while staying technically engaged.\nStable manufacturing environment with meaningful projects and visibility.\nCollaborative culture that values engineering expertise and practical solutions.\nLocated in Searcy, AR – a growing manufacturing hub with strong community roots.\nAbout Searcy, Arkansas Searcy offers a welcoming community, affordable housing, and excellent quality of life while remaining close to Central Arkansas metros. It’s an ideal location for professionals seeking meaningful work without big‑city congestion.\nAbout YOU This role is suited to candidates with a strong controls and electrical foundation and real‑world plant experience.\nRequired Qualifications Minimum 1‑5 years of electrical controls experience in a manufacturing environment.\nHands‑on experience supporting packaging automation and production equipment.\nExperience providing electrical and controls support directly to maintenance teams.\nPLC and HMI programming experience (programming, troubleshooting, modifications).\nExperience supporting or leading engineering and automation projects.\nAssociate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Automation, or a related field.\nAbility and willingness to obtain a local electrician license.\nPreferred Qualifications Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments.\nBackground as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Industrial Electrician (PLC‑focused), or Senior Electrical Technician.\nExperience with capital project execution and contractor coordination.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.\n\"\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Mfg Recruiting","rawCompany":"mfg recruiting","city":"Marshall","state":"AR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T04:38:50.575Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"238210","title":"Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors","slug":"electrical-contractors-and-other-wiring-installation-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"\" Lead Automation. 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This role is ideal for an experienced controls-focused engineer who enjoys hands‑on problem solving, plant partnership, and leading automation initiatives that directly impact safety, efficiency, and reliability.\nLocated in Searcy, Arkansas, this position offers the opportunity to work in a growing manufacturing community with a strong industrial base, a lower cost of living, and easy access to Little Rock and Central Arkansas.\nHow YOU Will Contribute Serve as the technical owner for electrical systems, controls, and automation at the plant level.\nProvide electrical and controls support for packaging automation, including high‑speed packaging equipment.\nSupport and partner with plant maintenance teams on troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and skills development.\nLead and support capital and controls‑related projects, from concept through installation and startup.\nPerform and support PLC and HMI programming, modifications, and optimization.\nStandardize electrical, controls, and automation practices to improve safety and performance.\nAssist with preventive maintenance strategies, problem analysis, and root‑cause investigations.\nWork cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and external vendors.\nEnsure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and best practices.\nSupport documentation, system upgrades, and technical training for plant personnel.\nWhy This Role Corporate‑level influence with hands‑on plant impact.\nOpportunity to lead automation and controls strategy while staying technically engaged.\nStable manufacturing environment with meaningful projects and visibility.\nCollaborative culture that values engineering expertise and practical solutions.\nLocated in Searcy, AR – a growing manufacturing hub with strong community roots.\nAbout Searcy, Arkansas Searcy offers a welcoming community, affordable housing, and excellent quality of life while remaining close to Central Arkansas metros. It’s an ideal location for professionals seeking meaningful work without big‑city congestion.\nAbout YOU This role is suited to candidates with a strong controls and electrical foundation and real‑world plant experience.\nRequired Qualifications Minimum 1‑5 years of electrical controls experience in a manufacturing environment.\nHands‑on experience supporting packaging automation and production equipment.\nExperience providing electrical and controls support directly to maintenance teams.\nPLC and HMI programming experience (programming, troubleshooting, modifications).\nExperience supporting or leading engineering and automation projects.\nAssociate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Automation, or a related field.\nAbility and willingness to obtain a local electrician license.\nPreferred Qualifications Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments.\nBackground as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Industrial Electrician (PLC‑focused), or Senior Electrical Technician.\nExperience with capital project execution and contractor coordination.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.\n\"\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-20T04:38:50.575Z","dateModified":"2026-06-20T04:38:50.575Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mfg Recruiting","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Marshall","addressRegion":"AR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e2fc293bdf90669a55b7dc3e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e2fc293bdf90669a55b7dc3e"}}