An Electrical Engineer position in the Reading, PA area is available with Storm Search. This is a Direct Hire job opportunity offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, generous bonus incentive, and growth potential! Relocation assistance within the United States is available.

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The Electrical Engineer will provide technical support involving engineering design, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of advanced industrial electrical and electronic systems. The successful candidate will lead capital projects, drive equipment upgrades, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Some of the Responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer include:

• Provide electrical/electronic technical support to a continuous melting operation.
• Engineer, design, install, and commission new equipment and upgrades-including capital projects.
• Lead and supervise contractors and external resources as required.
• Recommend and implement modifications to improve equipment reliability, quality, and productivity.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues causing unplanned downtime.
• Support and lead troubleshooting of large industrial power supplies, drives, motors, and furnace components.
• Utilize meters, oscilloscopes, and analyzers to diagnose electrical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable engineering solutions.
• Evaluate effectiveness of modifications and improvements post-implementation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports covering operational performance, project status, and maintenance work.
• Support weekend and holiday assignments when needed.

Some of the Qualifications/Requirements of the Electrical Engineer include:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience with industrial electronics and/or machine control systems.
• Proficient in working with PLCs, HMIs, power supplies, drives, motors, and industrial control systems.
• Experience operating electrical test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters).
• Programming experience in PLC Ladder Logic, C/C++, C#, or .NET preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor drive systems is a plus.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially for root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated accountability, adaptability, and dependability.
• Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and quality standards.
• Proactively maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Work Environment & Safety:

• Conducts all operations in a safe, clean, and professional manner.
• Enforces and adheres to company safety policies and participates in safety programs.
• Maintains high ethical standards and integrity in all work activities.