Electrical Control Engineer

Salary Range: $105K – $145K per year

Title: Sr Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Concord, NC, 28026

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for installation, startup, commissioning, and modification of manufacturing equipment.

• Develop project plans, schedules, and timelines while maintaining safety and quality requirements.

• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues on production equipment.

• Work with PLC, PC-based control systems, machine controls, analog/digital I/O, and control logic.

• Modify software programs used for process equipment control.

• Support development and integration of industrial control systems.

• Work with external system integrators and machine builders.

• Direct engineering technicians, maintenance personnel, and outside contractors.

• Review and modify electrical drawings, schematics, installation checklists, machine specifications, and documentation.

• Procure and expedite materials required for equipment installation.

• Evaluate existing equipment for compatibility with new installations.

• Redesign electrical components where necessary to reduce costs or resolve design issues.

• Provide technical training to technicians and contractors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• 5 years of manufacturing or related engineering experience.

• Knowledge of electrical power systems up to 480VAC.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment.

• Ability to work hands-on with equipment, tools, instruments, and measurement devices.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment.

• Ability to collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, and IT teams.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.

• Strong commitment to workplace and job-site safety.

Preferred / Desired Skills

• PLC and PC-based control systems.

• Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control.

• B&R PLC Control.

• Allen-Bradley PLC / Motion Control.

• AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical.

• SCADA / HMI development.

• PID control.

• Industrial automation.

• Electro-mechanical systems.

• NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA knowledge.

• Manufacturing or construction environments.

• PLC code development.

• Project scope, budgeting, and scheduling.

• Optical fiber manufacturing processes.

Travel Requirements

Travel is required. During the project initiation phase, travel may range from several days to several weeks. During deployment, travel may be full-time. Travel may include manufacturing sites in North Carolina and potentially international locations.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Primarily onsite in a manufacturing environment.

• Approximately 40 hours per week.

• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday.

• Adjusted working hours and weekends may be required depending on the project lifecycle.

• The position requires hands-on interaction with industrial equipment and may involve plant-floor activities.