Senior Electrical Engineer

Cardinal Glass Industries•Church Hill, TN

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. This role involves a strong focus on safety leadership, project management, and technical supervision within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience. You will be responsible for promoting a zero-incident safety culture, managing projects from scope development to commissioning, and providing high-level technical support for plant production equipment and industrial controls. Expertise in Rockwell Automation, Beckhoff, Siemens, VFDs, and HMI platforms is crucial, along with proficiency in AutoCAD or Inventor.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Proven proficiency with industrial automation systems, specifically: Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Safety Processors and controls, Beckhoff PLC’s and Industrial Controls, Siemens PCS-7, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMI Platforms – i.e. FactoryTalk | WinCC.
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (Electrical/Mechanical) or Inventor.
  • Deep understanding of civil, mechanical, and electrical integration requirements for heavy machinery.
  • Strong supervisory skills with the ability to coordinate with engineers, IT professionals, and union or non-union skilled trades.

Nice To Haves

  • Glass manufacturing or continuous processing industry experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a proactive, zero-incident safety culture across all engineering and maintenance activities.
  • Partner with the Safety Department to review, revise, and develop robust safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Safe Cell Entry.
  • Review and approve "controlled" technical documentation on an annual basis to ensure compliance.
  • Actively assist and support OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) initiatives and audits.
  • Write comprehensive Scope of Work (SOW) documents covering mechanical, electrical, and civil requirements clear enough for external vendor bidding.
  • Develop detailed project schedules, timelines, costing spreadsheets, and equipment layouts.
  • Oversee external contractors and resources during general maintenance, equipment modifications, and major capital projects.
  • Utilize Autodesk products (AutoCAD Mechanical/Electrical or Inventor) to read, modify, and develop engineering drawings.
  • Lead the rigging, civil placement, mechanical/millwright setting, electrical powering, and system integration of new machinery.
  • Direct full startup and commissioning phases to transition equipment smoothly to production.
  • Advise, mentor, and supervise multidisciplinary teams, including IT staff, various engineering disciplines, and skilled trades (mechanical and electrical).
  • Provide high-level technical troubleshooting and engineering support for plant production equipment and industrial controls.
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