Electrical Controls Engineer

STIHL • Virginia Beach, VA

2d

About The Position

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

We are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join the team. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

About YouYou develop, improve, and support high‑volume manufacturing production equipment and methods, aiming for zero defects by enhancing and creating industrial production systems and devices, including PLCs and vision‑based monitoring technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering (with PLC experience) is preferred or a related amount of years of experience.
• PLC & HMI Programming (Siemens PLC preferred)
• Development of Dashboards using SCADA software
• Pneumatic design and build
• Vision systems deployment

Nice To Haves

• Programming of FANUC robots (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple SCADA and PLC integration projects simultaneously with limited supervision within defined timelines.
• Supports all production departments with design, debugging, troubleshooting and continual improvement of production equipment and methods.
• Programs, configures and develops sequence of operation for PLC programs on new and existing production equipment
• Completes electrical, pneumatic, hardware and software control design for new and existing workstations, auto stations and light automation machines.
• Conducts analysis of and implements vision-based monitoring systems.
• Recommends, designs and implements techniques that enhance design performance, reduce cost and improve production processes and quality.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Help manage OT Security requirements
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
• Robust retirement offerings including:
• A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
• A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off including 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level