Electrical Control Engineer

Raya Workforce; Browns Summit (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raya Workforce is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer (Controls / Manufacturing Systems) to enhance manufacturing operations in Browns Summit, NC. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems, supporting equipment installations, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes. This on-site role is critical to optimizing production efficiency and safety standards in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems across production equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning, and integration of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

PLC programming

Collaboration with teams

Technical documentation

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer (Controls / Manufacturing Systems)

Location: Browns Summit, NC (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive (based on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a hands‑on Electrical Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing operations within a high‑precision production environment. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical systems, controls, and automation across production equipment and facility operations.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, supporting new system implementations, and driving continuous improvement across plant operations. This position requires strong technical expertise combined with practical, plant‑floor problem‑solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems across production equipment, including PLCs, sensors, drives, and control panels


• Support installation, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and automation systems


• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues to minimize downtime and improve production efficiency


• Collaborate with mechanical, production, and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance


• Modify and improve control systems to enhance reliability, safety, and throughput


• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation


• Support capital projects by providing electrical design input, system validation, and implementation support


• Assist in programming and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms)


• Implement and support preventive maintenance strategies for electrical systems


• Ensure compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and internal procedures

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field


• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment


• Hands‑on experience with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls


• Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical systems and production equipment


• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams


• Familiarity with motors, drives (VFDs), sensors, and control panels


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, production‑driven environment


• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high‑precision or regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., printing, packaging, aerospace, or similar)


• Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems


• Experience with automation, robotics, or system integration


• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives


• On‑site role within a manufacturing facility


• Frequent interaction with production equipment and electrical systems


• Ability to troubleshoot equipment on the plant floor