Electrical Controls Engineer II — Automation & Safety

Southwire Company; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Family and Individual Insurance Packages

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southwire Company in El Paso, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment. This role will provide hands-on production support while leading automation initiatives to enhance safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, strong PLC programming skills, and over 5 years of manufacturing experience. Benefits include competitive pay, health and retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial automation/manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of robotics and Industry 4.0 preferred.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and controls support to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, and automation systems.
• Design, program and optimize machine control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial controls

Troubleshooting

Automation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Schneider PLCs

ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Southwire Company in El Paso, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment. This role will provide hands-on production support while leading automation initiatives to enhance safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, strong PLC programming skills, and over 5 years of manufacturing experience. Benefits include competitive pay, health and retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth.