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# Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer - Paper Industry at Foth

- **Company:** Foth
- **Location:** Green Bay, WI
- **Compensation:** $110k–$140k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/foth/ceb93145-1c42-4dc4-b807-edbac92f49ba

## Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth.  This position will be working out of our Green Bay, Wisconsin or US-Based Remote office location.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects
- Develop design packages for bid and construction
- Coordinate and execute design and programming of PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD and Servo Motion projects from hardware design and software integration through construction start-up
- Coordinate electrical engineering and lead design/CAD resources
- Provide hardware and software design for machine design projects in consumer products and general industrial markets
- Develop design packages
- Assist in the development project related documentation including schedules, specifications, and cost estimates
- Produce high quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environment
- Gather data and provide installation, start up, and troubleshooting support
- Work simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams.
- Respond to and support project and client requests for on-going controls troubleshooting, including ongoing support of production equipment (may include nights and weekends)
- Interface directly with client(s) on a daily basis to understand and respond to their needs
- Develop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities as work is performed
- Travel to client sites and Foth office locations as needed for work (approximately 35% annually)

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of two or four-year technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience
- 10+ years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments, including troubleshooting complex projects

Required recent experience with the following:

- Industrial Intelligent linear actuators and end effectors
- Integration of Machine Vision
- Rockwell Control Logix based PLC and FTView HMI hardware & Software
- Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and Inverter duty motors
- Rockwell Kinetix Servo Drives and Motors
- Ethernet and Ethernet/IP Networking
- Electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design
- Developing construction and installation documentation
- Sensing technologies and panel design/layout
- Producing engineering construction and bid packages in accordance with employer/client standards
- Flow control valves, damper actuators, P&IDs, loop configurations, DCS, thermocouples, level, flow, and temperature controls

Preferred Qualifications:

- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date
- Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849-1 & RIA [15.06](http://15.06)) and risk assessments

Preferred experience with the following:

- Robotics, Vision Systems, 3D Scanners
- AutoCad and AutoCad Electrical
- MES/Database programming (SQL, RS-SQL, MS Access)
- Experience with polymer extrusion and/or adhesive systems
- Siemens S7 & TIA Portal PLCs and HMIs
- Siemens or Schneider/Modicon PLCs
- Siemens, CH or Schneider HMIs
- Visual Basic, Visual [Basic.NET](http://Basic.NET), Visual C, C#, C++, XML
- Assembly Language Programming
- Packaging line integration, including; case packing, metal detection, palletizing, along with other packaging related equipment
- Experience in paper/paper converting industry
- Distribution and Logistics Technology/Automation
- Delta V/Honeywell experience

Copy/paste the video link below in a new browser to watch/learn more about the Electrical and Controls Engineer role at Foth:

https://youtu.be/s3AbUlatbJY

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

## About Foth

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Foth is a member-owned engineering and science consulting firm providing custom solutions across industries including aviation, infrastructure, environment, and production.
- **Entity Type**: Private (member-owned)
- **Headquarters**: De Pere, Wisconsin, United States (also referenced as Green Bay, WI)
- **Founded**: 1938
- **Founders**: Herbert S. Foth

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Engineering services (civil, environmental, process, mechanical, aviation, coastal/waterfront, geospatial, mining, solid waste, transportation, water/wastewater, food production, etc.)
- **Target customers**: B2B – industrial, municipal, and government clients across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- **Mission/purpose**: “Combine unparalleled passion and expertise in science, engineering, and technology to help our clients win and grow.”

## Products & Services
- **Environment Solutions**: Environmental consulting, remediation, solid waste management, geospatial services.
- **Infrastructure Solutions**: Aviation, transportation, coastal/waterfront, water/wastewater engineering.
- **Production Solutions**: Process engineering for food, dairy, beverage, paper/pulp, consumer products, and engineering-led design-build.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private, member-owned)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of ~$250M (sourced from LinkedIn)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Deloitte Distinguished Performer—Innovation Award (2022); Deloitte Wisconsin 75 (2022)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount ~617 (LinkedIn) or 750+ (company site); 4.1% YoY employee growth; 33+ locations; recent acquisitions (Food Plant Engineering, LLC and Food Plant Construction, LLC in 2025); expansion into Mexico and Canada (2025); new office in Jacksonville, FL (2024)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Member-owned structure** – employees have a stake in the company’s success and growth.
- **Deep expertise** across multiple engineering disciplines with 80+ years of history.
- **Reinvestment in talent** – $6M+ annually in professional development, training, and certifications.
- **Safety record** – multiple years without a lost time or restricted duty incident (DART).
- **Interdisciplinary collaboration** – three business units working together on complex, multi-faceted projects.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue geographic expansion (southeast U.S., Mexico, Canada).
- Broaden capabilities via targeted acquisitions (e.g., food plant architecture/engineering).
- Leverage AI in recruiting/hiring processes while maintaining human decision-making.
- Invest in member development and maintain strong safety culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Member-owned culture** – employees are “members” with ownership stake; profit-sharing/incentives.
- **Flexibility** – hybrid/remote options available; flexible schedules.
- **Professional development** – $6M+ annual training budget; conferences, certifications, tuition support.
- **Benefits** – medical, dental, vision, PTO, volunteer time off, wellness incentives, retirement, legal/investment advisory services.
- **Work environment** – sit-to-stand desks, 3D design tools, community service events, member celebrations.
- **Safety focus** – rigorous health and safety practices embedded in all projects.
- **Diversity & inclusion** – equal opportunity employer, accommodations for disabilities.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/fothcompanies)
2. [Foth Careers (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/foth)
3. [Foth Careers Page](https://www.foth.com/about-us/careers/)
4. [Foth About Us](https://www.foth.com/about-us/)
5. [Foth History](https://www.foth.com/about-us/our-history/)

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