Senior Electrical Engineer

Armacell provides numerous and diverse career opportunities. Add your talent to ours and make a difference around the world!The year 1954 marked a significant milestone in thermal insulation history. Armstrong’s R&D Project Number 54013, developed by three innovators, evolved into ArmaFlex, the world's first flexible, closed-cell elastomeric foam for equipment insulation. This product revolutionized the insulation industry. Today, 70 years later, ArmaFlex continues to be a pillar of Armacell's success. The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as a key technical resource supporting multi‑site capital projects, electrical controls design, and industrial automation initiatives. This role provides expertise in PLC/HMI development, electrical controls integration, troubleshooting, and the standardization of equipment control systems.You will lead automation upgrades, design control architectures, manage vendor integration, and support system commissioning at multiple Armacell manufacturing sites. This is a high‑impact, hands-on engineering role that drives reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the region.What Armacell can offer youHealthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing.Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.Generous paid time off including 12 holidays and 120 hours of PTO.Training and educational resources on our personalized learning management system.Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.Job ResponsibilitiesControls & Automation EngineeringDesign, program, and integrate PLC and HMI systems (Rockwell Automation platforms)Support migrations from legacy Rockwell systems (RSLogix5/500, PanelBuilder32) to Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk ViewDevelop electrical requirements, control system architectures, equipment layouts, and automation standardsMaintain and update corporate electrical and controls documentation, schematics, and version controlCapital Project EngineeringProvide controls engineering support for large-scale capital projects across multiple plantsManage and execute electrical and controls projects, including automation upgrades, equipment integration, process control enhancements, and infrastructure modifications, from planning to implementation, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.Develop detailed electrical and control system specificationsEvaluate and select equipment suppliers; partner with Purchasing and plant teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectivesSupport equipment installation, commissioning, and startupPlant Support & TroubleshootingProvide hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, drives, electrical systems, sensors, and instrumentationSupport maintenance and engineering teams during machine issues, upgrades, and system improvementsAdminister and manage Rockwell AssetCentre for the Americas region, including security and control-system asset managementTraining & CollaborationDevelop and deliver PLC and electrical troubleshooting training for maintenance and plant engineering teamsCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including corporate engineering, maintenance, operations, and EHSPromote consistency, standardization, and modernization across all regional facilitiesJob Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environmentStrong ability to read, develop, and maintain electrical schematics and documentationProven experience independently troubleshooting complex automation and electrical systemsHands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms:Experience with Ultraware, DriveExecutive, and Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drive systemsExperience with DC drives, motors, and servosExperience managing Rockwell security and authorizationFamiliarity with sensors, thermocouples, RTDs, and other instrumentationFamiliarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to electrical safety, automation, and environmental compliance (e.g., NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA).Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or other electrical design software is preferred.Ability to travel 20–30% to North American sitesStrong communication, problem-solving, and project management skillsArmacell does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Applicants requiring CPT, OPT, STEM-OPT, H‑1B, O‑1, E‑3, TN, or similar immigration sponsorship cannot be considered.Preferred QualificationsExperience with WonderWare / AVEVAExposure to ABB roboticsExperience with cross-plant standardization and modernization initiativesArmacell does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. In order to provide the best experience for all stakeholders, we limit the number of agencies and recruiting vendors we partner with. If you would like to be considered for a particular search or added to our approved agency list, please complete and submit this form: We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Armacell, take another look at our website .#LI-KW1#LI-OnsiteTime Type:Full timeSummaryLocation: Mebane - EastType: Full time