Electrical Engineer

Location: Primarily Wilmington, NC.

Pay $38.25/hour

Duration: 1 Year

Travel: Potential travel to Midland, Winston Salem, and Hickory.

Position Summary:

Hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment.

Supervising internal and external maintenance and trades during equipment installation and conversion.

Troubleshooting, process start-up, and documenting electrical and control systems.

Modifying machine control programs and existing documentation.

Assessing existing equipment for new installation plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Installation and Troubleshooting:

Initial equipment set-up and debug.

Third-level troubleshooting and directing techs and trades.

Developing and overseeing electrical installation checklists and schedules.

Project Management:

Procuring and expediting materials.

Preparing work orders and directing fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation.

Reviewing and updating installation documentation and drawings.

Technical:

Modifying software programs for process equipment control.

Understanding and setting up machine controls for digital and analog I/O.

Redlining schematics and overseeing drafting services.

Providing training on new equipment installation procedures.

Optimization:

Re-designing electrical components to reduce costs and solve issues.

Analyzing and improving equipment installation practices.

Education:

BS in Electrical Engineering (BSEE preferred; related degrees considered

Skills:

Self-motivated and results-oriented.

Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Effective in small teams and well-organized.

Practical hands-on aptitude and electro-mechanical troubleshooting.

Proficient in electrical schematics and motion control (servo, stepper, DC, AC drives).

Understanding process variables and current loops.

Knowledge of serial communication (RS232 / 485, Ethernet, IEEE-488) and classical control theory.

Preferred Equipment and Software Experience:

Windows, MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), AutoCAD 2023, AutoCAD Electrical 2023, MS Project.

PLC and PC-based systems, Allen-Bradley PLC, Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control, B-R Control, Fanuc Robotics.

C++, Visual Basic, IFix, Automated equipment systems.

Fluke Meters, Oscilloscopes, electronic test equipment, programmable controllers.

Benefits: (employee contribution)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.