Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

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Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: From apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare and to building interiors and more. Join our team and shape the future of innovation with us! Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Asheville, NC

On-Site

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

The Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer supports manufacturing operations by ensuring the safety, performance, and reliability of electrical systems and equipment. This role designs, implements, and maintains electrical infrastructure with a focus on automation, controls, power distribution, and machinery integration, while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. The engineer leads troubleshooting and root cause analysis, drives continuous improvement, and maintains a strong presence on the production floor, working closely with skilled trades to deliver practical, compliant, and sustainable solutions that support day-to-day operations.

Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) efforts to evaluate conditions, resolve issues, and prevent recurring failures
• Provide technical justification and support to project managers for equipment upgrades and improvements
• Support a lean manufacturing environment by applying PDCA principles to engineering changes and clearly communicating status to stakeholders
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support 24/7 manufacturing operations
• Ensure electrical safety compliance by addressing risk assessments, performance levels, and proper PPE selection, and develop detailed drawings using AutoCAD and/or Inventor
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proficient in AutoCAD and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Solid understanding of industrial automation systems and integrated machinery processes
• Experience working with medium voltage systems up to 4,160V
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.