Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical / Controls Focus

Warwick, Rhode Island

Our manufacturing client in Warwick, RI is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with strong electrical controls experience to support complex production equipment, induction heating systems, and plant reliability initiatives.

This is not a desk-only engineering role. This is a plant-floor technical leader who can diagnose equipment issues, read PLC logic, and confidently direct maintenance electricians during troubleshooting events.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and troubleshoot PLC logic (Automation Direct / Direct Logic preferred)

• Diagnose and support VFD, vector drive, and DC drive systems (Nidec, Control Techniques, Bardac, Baldor, ABB)

• Support temperature control systems (Eurotherm preferred)

• Work with thermocouples (K & J types) and PID control systems (open and closed loop)

• Understand and support induction heating systems, melting furnaces, and power supplies

• Troubleshoot hydraulic electrical controls including solenoids, pumps, and motors

• Work safely with voltages including 480V 3-phase, 240V, 120V, and 24VDC systems

Ideal Candidate

• Strong electrical troubleshooting background in a manufacturing environment

• Comfortable leading electricians during breakdown diagnosis

• Systems thinker who understands how controls, drives, and process equipment integrate

• Experience in metals, heat treat, furnace, or industrial process environments is highly valued

Compensation target around $94,500, with flexibility based on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong controls-focused engineer who enjoys solving real equipment problems and driving manufacturing reliability.