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SalaryA leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: BWP
Southwire Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Electrical Engineer I will provide technical assistance to plant maintenance, process, engineering, and operation groups in the diagnosis of electrical malfunctions, determination of necessary repairs, and root cause elimination of the malfunctions. Design and install engineered electrical control solutions for small projects and support larger capital projects. Promote safety in the workplace.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions to machine control systems and make recommendations to improve safety, reliability and quality concerns
- Experience and proficiency with ladder logic and various PLC programming languages, Siemens and Allen Bradley preferred
- Support development of new and modify existing PLC and/or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls systems
- Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry and electrical concepts
- Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, drives, relays, switches, safety instrumentation, etc.)
- Support design, development, installation, commissioning, and improvement of automation, instrumentation and control systems
- Electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring)
- Competency in Electrical CAD
- Coordinate with plant management, production scheduling, and support groups to complete projects on schedule
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Assist and lead continuous improvement projects to improve safety, reliability, quality, and OEE
- Document specifications, changes, and operating procedures of control systems
- Participate in the set-up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or 10+ years of technical maintenance, engineering, or related experience in the manufacturing industry
- Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell PLC Programming experience required
- Working knowledge of power distribution, networks, PLC, HMI, and drive hardware and software
- Must possess a sense of urgency and ownership when working within time constraints
- Maintain project timelines, status and documentation within project management software, Smartsheet
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Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
