Electrical Controls Engineer – Innovation Team in Dayton, Ohio at DRT Holdings, LLC

Location: Dayton/Kettering, OH (must live within commuting distance)

Relocation: Not available

Build the intelligence behind the world’s fastest manufacturing equipment.

If you’re a hands-on Electrical Controls Engineer who thrives in high‑speed automation, PLC programming, and smart manufacturing systems, this role puts you at the center of next‑generation industrial innovation.

Why Join Us

At DRT Holdings, we design and support industry‑leading metal packaging equipment used by global beverage and food brands. As manufacturers shift toward sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal packaging, demand for automation and digital intelligence is accelerating—and so is our investment in controls engineering and smart factory technology.

You’ll work on cutting‑edge presses, liners, and automation platforms, with direct impact on machine performance, uptime, and data‑driven decision making.

What You’ll Do

• Design, program, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for high‑speed manufacturing equipment

• Implement machine data collection for predictive diagnostics, downtime reduction, and performance optimization

• Integrate servos, robotics, sensors, vision systems, and OEM automation modules

• Support Edge, SCADA, MES, and historian connectivity for Smart Factory environments

• Participate in global commissioning, troubleshooting, and system validation

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, R&D, manufacturing, and service teams

• Support automation projects ranging from $500K–$2M

What You Bring

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or electrical controls engineering

• Strong hands-on experience with Rockwell / Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems

• Siemens controls experience a plus

• Experience commissioning high‑speed manufacturing or packaging equipment

• Familiarity with Smart Factory systems (MES, OEE, IIoT, historians)

• Knowledge of industrial networks and protocols (EtherNet/IP, OPC‑UA, MQTT)

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, scalable controls systems that perform in demanding production environments

• Machines delivered data‑ready, predictable, and easier to support

• Reduced downtime and faster root‑cause identification for customers

• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and technical ownership

• Trusted technical partner for internal teams and customers alike