Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer(Direct Hire)

Pine Hall, NC

Job Requisition: 7386

Annual Salary Range: $99 – 121K. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data. 

Description for Electrical Engineer:

Our client is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor known for its expertise in copper and copper alloy products. Their broad range of offerings supports industries such as energy, transportation, construction, HVAC, consumer electronics, defense, and more. They believe metal plays a powerful role beyond its physical form.

They’re currently looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their team. This individual will play a key role in improving and sustaining the facility’s electrical infrastructure—enhancing system performance, implementing upgrades, and ensuring reliable operation.

Responsibilities for Electrical Engineer: 

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve electrical issues in manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Repairs and Upgrades: Conduct repairs and implement upgrades to electrical and mechanical components and systems within manufacturing equipment.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and guidance to production staff regarding equipment operation and maintenance.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.
• Programming and Configuration: Develop, modify, and optimize PLC programs to enhance manufacturing processes and system efficiency.
• Diagnostics and Repair: Conduct diagnostics to identify issues within PLC systems and perform necessary repairs or replacements.
• HMI (Human-Machine Interface): Experience with HMI design and integration for machine control and monitoring.
• Improve the integrity and reliability of all voltage Electrical Installations, Systems and Equipment for the facility. This includes but not limited to reliability improvements by developing engineering solutions to prevent repetitive failures and other issues that adversely affect plant equipment operations.
• Lead or support electrical root cause analysis efforts and equipment/system reliability studies. Compile recommendations, improvements, and implementation plans. Collaborate with other work groups to drive implementation of reliability strategy improvements.
• Develop and drive best practice asset strategies for mill electrical equipment/systems. Includes testing, electrical preventive and predictive maintenance plan development and optimization for electrical systems. Ensure existing electrical asset strategies are improving equipment reliability and performance.
• Provide technical support for maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve reliability issues.
• Assist outage planning teams with developing electrical equipment work scopes and execution plans.
• Provide appropriate design for reliability engineering criteria input to capital projects.

Requirements for Electrical Engineer: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an electrical engineering related field and 10+ years of hands-on experience in industrial electrical maintenance and automation engineering applications.
• Proficient in application of relevant electrical safety standards and regulations (NEC, NFPA 70E, 70B)
• AC Drives: Proficiency in installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of AC drives.
• Servo Systems: Experience with servo motors and controllers, including setup and calibration.
• Electrical Controls: Strong understanding of electrical control systems, including circuit design and safety protocols.
• 3 Phase Power: Knowledge of three-phase power systems, including distribution and load balancing.
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers): Proficiency in programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLCs. (Siemens)
• HMI (Human-Machine Interface): Experience with HMI design and integration for machine control and monitoring.
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with generator control systems and medium voltage power distribution (12,470v, 480V, transformers, breakers, busses)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical engineering software programs.
• PLC and VFD troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledgeable of hazardous classification of electrical equipment
• SAP Experience
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profibus, etc.).
• Proficiency in HMI/SCADA programming (e.g., WinCC, Ignition, etc.).
• Experience with robotic systems or motion control.
• Working experience with low voltage substation application and installation is desired.
• Experience supporting power systems projects or Heavy electrical installation is important.

Benefits for Electrical Engineer:

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more! 
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match. 
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays. 
• Growth Opportunities
• Wellness Programs
• Sustainability