Electrical Engineer

First Quality; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Anderson, SC. The role involves designing and maintaining complex control systems and providing support for machinery. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of industrial controls experience. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and generous paid time off. Join a company that values innovation, safety, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years industrial controls experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems and principles.
• Experience with industrial control networks and system management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control systems on production equipment.
• Lead and assist in troubleshooting machinery and equipment.
• Provide technical training to team members and personnel.

Skills

Electrical theory

Controls engineering

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family‑owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into an employment group of over 5,000 people, while maintaining family values and an entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the company produces high‑quality personal care and household products for large retailers and health‑care organizations, including baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers and dishwash solutions. In addition, the company manufactures certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer for our First Quality SE, LLC facility located in Anderson, SC. The Controls Engineer specifies, designs, implements and maintains complex control systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery while training and assisting Controls Technicians in solving complex problems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Observe OSHA and company safety rules and always use the proper safety equipment. Identify potentially dangerous electrical hazards and take immediate corrective action. Demonstrate advanced National Electrical Code understanding by teaching others. Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines – Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Lead/support internal Engineering, Maintenance, Production, OEMs, vendors and contractors to design, install, interface and start up new equipment and process controls, including electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.
• Assist Production, Maintenance and Engineering to meet daily priorities, coverage and special projects.
• Specify Power Distribution, Drives, Motors, DCS, PLC, HMI, Servo Systems, Instrumentation and Data collection & analysis software, based on our company’s controls standards criteria. Evaluate electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommend best value for use.
• Perform high‑level troubleshooting, in‑depth critical thinking and utilize all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem. Lead & assist others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components and programs including Power Distribution, Drives, Motors, DCS, PLC, HMI, servo systems and Robotics.
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase production operation performance. Initiate, lead and oversee improvement projects through completion.
• Assess, design and make complex program modifications in DCS, PLC, HMI and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system performance.
• Provide technical and operation training to Controls team, Production, Warehouse and other personnel as needed. Share knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinate the training of personnel to enhance troubleshooting skills.
• Provide direction and assistance as necessary for off‑shift/after‑hours support.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree program.
• Minimum of 3 years industrial controls experience including advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation, including Power Distribution, Grounding, Medium Voltage Drives, Coordinated Drives, AC Motors, Bonding, DCS, PLC, HMI, Robotics and Servo Systems.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems.
• Experience with system management such as backup/archiving and restoring.
• Experience with industrial control networks (OT networks) set up, security and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to lead complex electrical & control engineering projects $50k–$500k+.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing, computer skills, reasoning and mathematical skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
• A safety‑oriented mindset with the desire to enforce and follow mill safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills, including CMMS, MS Office, AutoCAD and scheduling software.

What We Offer You

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three‑week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• …and more!

First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, because of their role specifications, may come in contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or protected Veteran status.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Industries: Manufacturing and Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing