Electrical Engineering Tech

Smiths Group•Avery Creek, NC

About The Position

TUTCO Farnam Custom Products is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineering Technology graduate to join its engineering team in Arden, North Carolina. The role is intended for recent graduates and early-career professionals from two-year and four-year engineering programs seeking hands-on experience designing industrial heating systems, control panels, and automation solutions. The position involves electrical design, control panel development, CAD-based engineering, and support for custom-engineered heating products. The successful candidate will contribute to custom electrical and automation solutions and support product development from concept through manufacturing. The work includes PLC-based controls for industrial heating and process applications, system troubleshooting and commissioning support, and collaboration with customers, suppliers, sales, and manufacturing teams. The company describes opportunities for career development with experienced engineers and technical leaders, as well as work on customer projects and exposure to industrial automation, custom machinery, and thermal process systems.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of technical education and applicable industry experience, in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
Understanding of electrical circuits, motor controls, and industrial control systems.
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

PLC programming experience through coursework, labs, internships, co-ops, or industry experience.
Familiarity with HMI development and industrial communication protocols.
CAD experience.
Interest in industrial automation, PLC programming, control panel design, electrical system design, manufacturing engineering, process controls, or product development.

Responsibilities

Design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
Develop and support PLC-based control systems for industrial heating and process applications.
Create and modify PLC programs using platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Emerson, ABB, or Mitsubishi.
Configure HMIs, instrumentation, sensors, VFDs, and industrial networking components.
Troubleshoot electrical control systems and assist with system testing and commissioning.
Create and maintain engineering drawings and documentation using CAD software.
Support product development from concept through manufacturing.
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, sales, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative solutions.