Manager of Electrical Automation Engineering

HAZELETT CORPORATION • Malletts Bay, VT

2d • $96,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Manager of the Electrical and Automation Engineering team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of Hazelett’s technology as a key member of Hazelett’s leadership group. In this role, you’ll lead a talented team of engineers responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting the electrical and automation systems that power Hazelett’s Continuous Casting solutions, as well as work on the systems for Hazelett’s internal development and manufacturing operations. We are looking for applicants with a strong mix of both technical skills and a passion for leading people; someone who enjoys mentoring engineers, building a collaborative team culture, and driving continuous improvement. At Hazelett no problem is solved in isolation. You and your team will work closely with colleagues across the organization to tackle complex engineering and controls challenges, and contribute innovative solutions across every aspect of our casting machines and related systems.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of how electrical and automation systems work in industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, operator interfaces, industrial networks, and the control systems used to run and monitor machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong skills in supervising and mentoring a team, supporting sustainable growth, collaboration and performance in a technical environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, collaborate, and work effectively with both technical teams and leadership.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, from planning to execution, ensuring deadlines and resource requirements are met.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A minimum of a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience preferred.
• Proven history of supervising or managing teams within a project or functional area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with industrial automation platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Experience with robotics.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Formal management training, particularly in people management and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of electrical, automation and controls engineers, ensuring that they have the resources, training, and support to succeed.
• Oversee the execution of automation and controls projects, starting from the scoping and resource planning, to checking in on the progress of the project itself and helping to find solutions to problems when they arise.
• Foster clear communication both within the team and with management, as well as across manufacturing, development engineering, and other functional groups.
• Identify roadblocks and challenges standing in the way of the team and the business goals, and help implement solutions to improve on both the engineering processes as well as the overall product quality.
• Help shape how Hazelett uses automation going forward, deciding what technologies to use, modernizing standards for how systems are built, and making sure those ideas are put into practice to improve and support future growth.

Benefits

• 24 plans through its medical coverage, with Hazelett paying 100% of the premiums for most plans.
• 100% of Dental Premiums paid by Hazelett for one of the best plans in the state.
• Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Matching 401k after 90 days (fully vested once you start contributing).
• 8 Company Holidays.
• 4 weeks of paid time off.
• On-site Athletic Trainer.
• Free uniforms with cleaning.
• Free use of our company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price.

What This Job Offers

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