Advanced Facilities Electrical Engineer
STERIS Corporation•Sanford, NC
•$107,525 - $139,150•Onsite
About The Position
The Advanced Facilities Electrical Engineer serves as the site’s electrical and automation technical leader, driving reliability, uptime, safety, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and facility systems. This role leads electrical troubleshooting, PLC and industrial network optimization, predictive maintenance programs, asset reliability strategies, and implementation of advanced technologies to improve operational performance and reduce costs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial facilities, automation, or electrical engineering.
- Strong expertise in electrical systems, industrial controls, PLCs, communications networks, and equipment reliability.
- Demonstrated experience improving system performance, reducing downtime, and leading technical troubleshooting efforts.
Nice To Haves
- PE
- CRE
- CMRP
- Six Sigma
- NFPA 70E certifications
- Experience with Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical reliability and maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment, power distribution systems, automation controls, and critical facility assets.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex electrical, controls, PLC, robotics, drive, and industrial network issues.
- Develop and optimize predictive and preventive maintenance strategies using RCFA, FMEA, RCM, and condition-based monitoring tools.
- Manage PLC platforms, SCADA, HMI, industrial communications, and equipment integration initiatives.
- Evaluate and deploy emerging technologies, including Industrial IoT, predictive analytics, smart sensors, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
- Monitor and improve key performance metrics such as uptime, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, energy consumption, and maintenance effectiveness.
- Lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and asset lifecycle management.
- Develop maintenance and controls personnel through technical training, mentoring, and skills development programs.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, OSHA regulations, NFPA requirements, and company engineering standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio
- Eligible for bonus participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
