Electrical Engineer III

Premier Staffing Solution • Wilmington, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer III will be responsible for determining and recommending the best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines. This role involves translating engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs that deliver required performance criteria. The engineer will also interpret electrical drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting. Collaboration with other disciplines such as IT, Mechanical, and Process engineering is crucial to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements. The position requires hands-on work with equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices. Flexibility, the ability to manage multiple work streams in a team environment, and adapting to changing priorities with a strong focus on job site safety and a proactive safety approach are essential. The successful candidate will work well in a team environment, be a self-starter, results-oriented, and effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project, department, and site leaders.

Requirements

• BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of power systems for 480VAC and below.
• Must be flexible with the ability to manage multiple work streams in a team environment adjusting to changing priorities with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
• Works well in a team environment, is a self-starter and results oriented & effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project, department, and site leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical Equipment or software experience preferred: AutoCAD , AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, MS Office suite including Power Point, Excel, Word.
• PLC and PC based systems, Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control, B&R PLC Control, A-B PLC / Motion Control, Automated equipment systems experience.
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to area of expertise and works to ensure compliance (NEC, NFPA 70, OSHA, etc.).
• Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
• Displays a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, addresses issues and problems proactively.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Project management experience, including developing project scope, budgets and schedules.
• Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process.
• Technical skills for future assignments with other Company Departments.

Responsibilities

• Determines and recommends best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines.
• Translates engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver required performance criteria.
• Interpreting electrical drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
• Works well with other disciplines (IT, Mechanical, and Process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.
• Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
• PLC code development to achieve desired operation/throughput of new and existing production equipment.
• SCADA/HMI development, PID control theory knowledge, Electro/mechanical technical understanding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior