ENGINEERING TECH (ELECTRICAL)

Electrical Engineer II

A 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, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering, the Electrical Engineer II troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns.

Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns.

Develops new and modifies existing PLC and/or HMI applications, interfaces and embedded controls systems.

Participates in set-up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems.

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.

Minimum 3 years experience in industrial / manufacturing environment.

Preferred 5 years experience in industrial / manufacturing environment.

Experience and proficiency with ladder logic/PLC programming, Siemens and Rockwell strongly preferred.

Versatile in ladder logic and various PLC programming languages strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays, switches, photoeyes, etc.) Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring) preferred.

Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry and electrical concepts preferrred.

Travel

Equipment

Customer Focus

Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• 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.