Electrical Engineer III

Premier Staffing Solution • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Electrical Engineer III works on projects involving production equipment at the company’s optical fiber and cable manufacturing sites in North Carolina. The role translates engineering requirements into equipment designs and schematics, and supports the development and deployment of new and existing production equipment. Work may involve hands-on equipment activities, PLC code development, and SCADA/HMI development. Travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during project initiation and may be full-time during deployment. The work schedule is 40 hours or more, Monday through Friday, with adjusted hours and weekends potentially required depending on the project life cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on a manufacturing floor or in a construction environment, with a strong focus on job-site safety and a proactive safety approach.
• Knowledge of power systems at 480 VAC and below.
• Ability to work hands-on with equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into equipment designs and schematics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, and the MS Office suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with PLC and PC-based systems, Beckhoff PLC/Motion Control, B&R PLC Control, and automated equipment systems.
• Background in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management capabilities.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI development, PID control theory, and electromechanical systems.
• Experience in optical fiber manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering requirements into equipment designs and schematics.
• Work hands-on with equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
• Develop PLC code to achieve desired operation and throughput of new and existing production equipment.
• Travel to company optical fiber and cable manufacturing sites in North Carolina for project initiation and deployment.
• Follow a proactive approach to job-site safety.

What This Job Offers

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