Electrical Engineer III

Computer Task Group, Inc • Wilmington, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CTG is hiring an Electrical Engineer III for a W2 contract assignment with a long-standing Fortune 500 client. The role provides hands-on engineering support for manufacturing equipment construction, installation, debugging, and startup at domestic and international locations. The engineer will oversee internal teams and contract personnel during equipment installation and conversion projects, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality execution.

The Electrical Engineer works with manufacturing engineering, technology development, operations, external system integrators, and machine builders to deliver integrated equipment systems that meet schedules, budgets, and performance requirements. The position is onsite in Wilmington, North Carolina, and may involve travel to domestic and international manufacturing facilities. Travel can range from a few days to several weeks during project initiation, and full-time travel may be required during deployment phases.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work may exceed 40 hours per week, and adjusted hours or weekends may be required depending on project needs. Applicants must be able to work on a W2 basis; C2C and third-party vendors are not accepted. Drug testing and other employment-related inquiries may be conducted.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on a manufacturing floor or in a construction environment.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems operating at 480VAC and below.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into equipment designs, electrical schematics, and control system requirements.
• Hands-on experience using standard hand tools, electrical instruments, and measurement and alignment devices.
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment installation, troubleshooting, and startup processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Must be able to commute to and work onsite in Wilmington, NC.
• Must be able to work on a W2 tax basis; C2C and third-party vendors are not accepted.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally to manufacturing facilities; full-time travel may be required during project deployment phases.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PLC and PC-based control systems, including Beckhoff PLC/Motion Control and B&R PLC platforms.
• Experience developing PLC code to achieve desired equipment operation and production throughput.
• Knowledge of SCADA/HMI development, PID control theory, and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control system integration.
• Strong communication, presentation, coordination, and project management skills.
• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for manufacturing equipment installation, modification, troubleshooting, debugging, and startup.
• Understand manufacturing processes and equipment functions, including analog and digital I/O requirements, control sequence logic, fail-safe states, and recovery sequences.
• Collaborate with external system integrators and machine builders to deliver integrated industrial control systems.
• Support the development and modification of electrical and industrial control systems for new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Work with Technology Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations teams to industrialize equipment designs and reduce costs.
• Support equipment setup, debugging, and testing through successful turnover to operations.
• Direct internal engineering technicians, maintenance personnel, contract engineers, and outside trades during equipment demolition, construction, installation, testing, and conversion activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment hands-on and coordinate component replacement and equipment modifications to resolve process and operational issues.
• Review, redline, and update installation checklists, machine parts lists, illustrations, equipment specifications, schedules, and engineering drawing packages.
• Maintain a strong focus on job site safety throughout installation and construction activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level