Engineer, Electrical II Job at Southwire Company LLC, Carrollton, GA

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  • Southwire Company LLC
  • Carrollton, GA

Job Description

Job Description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible? 

Job Summary

Job Summary/Objective:
Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering, the Electrical Engineer II troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency, reliability, or quality concerns.
  • Experience and proficiency with PLC programming using multiple languages, including Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram (FBD), Statement List (STL), and Structured Control Language (SCL), with Siemens and Rockwell platforms preferred.
  • Designs and updates PLC, HMI, and variable frequency drive systems for troubleshooting and new project development.
  • Participates in set-up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems.
  • Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry, electrical concepts, SCADA systems, etc.
  • Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays, switches, photo eyes, etc.).
  • Designs, develops, maintains, and modifies instrumentations and control systems.
  • Intermediate knowledge of IT/OT networking. SQL experience preferred.
  • Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring), including the ability to lead their own project from inception to implementation.
  • Competency in Electrical CAD.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Availability on nights and weekends as needed to support manufacturing.
  • Ability to work in the plant 5 days per week.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical Engineering or Similar

Years of experience: 5+

Preferred Education & Experience

Certificates/Licenses: Siemens Certified Programmer, PE

Spans of Control

No direct reports

Travel

None

Physical Requirements

  • Sitting: 50% of time
  • Standing: 25% of time
  • Walking: 25% of time

Working Conditions

  • Office: 50% of time
  • Plant Floor: 50% of time

Equipment

  • Computer (provided)
  • Safety glasses (provided)
  • Ear plugs (provided)
  • Safety shoes

Competencies

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Collaborates

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Tags

For contractors, Work at office, Night shift, Weekend work,

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