Industrial Automation Electrical Supervisor – Class 1

  • Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #101323

Epitec is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join our automotive client’s team. As an Electrical Supervisor, the candidate will play a pivotal role in leading daily operations within a hands-on, high-tech machine build environment. You will oversee a team of skilled machine builders, prototype technicians, and assembly personnel responsible for delivering world-class precision machinery.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a blend of leadership and technical work , thrives in a fast-paced production setting, and takes pride in seeing complex systems come to life from blueprint to finished machine.

  • This is an ongoing W2 Contract
  • This is an onsite position in Rochester Hills, MI

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and lead a team of 5-8 class 1 electricians in a manufacturing shopfloor automation environment.
  • Read and interpret installation prints to guide project execution.
  • Plan, monitor, and report on project build activities, ensuring timely completion and quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve electrical issues during project integration and testing phases.
  • Attend meetings, contribute to technical discussions, and communicate project status—including challenges—to leadership.
  • Identify and select appropriate assembly tools for automation projects.
  • Motivate team members and address performance concerns promptly and professionally.

Qualifications:

  • Class 1 Electrician certification required.
  • Minimum 4-5 years of experience in manufacturing shopfloor automation.
  • Proven experience managing large automation projects through the full project build life cycle.
  • Strong computer skills (basic to intermediate expertise).
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor, report, and communicate project build status.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in AC/DC electrical systems.
  • Effective communicator and team player—trustworthy, dependable, and hardworking.
  • Degree in a relevant field preferred.
  • Additional certifications and required documents as applicable.

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