Electrical Engineer

Green New Energy Materials; Denver (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Green New Energy Materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical systems for production equipment and automation upgrades.

You will work with Production, Maintenance, QA, and suppliers to ensure reliable manufacturing lines, while maintaining safety and compliance standards across NEC, OSHA, and NFPA guidelines. The role requires hands-on on-floor support, occasional evening/weekend coverage, and willingness to mentor junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with PLCs, sensors, drives, and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and design electrical systems for production equipment.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of production lines.
• Develop PM plans and ensure safety compliance (NEC/OSHA/NFPA).
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, QA, and suppliers.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual EN/CN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, troubleshooting, and optimizing electrical systems for production equipment. This role supports equipment installation, automation improvements, preventive maintenance, and ensures all electrical work complies with safety and industry standards. The engineer works closely with Production, Maintenance, QA, and Equipment suppliers to ensure reliable and stable operation of manufacturing lines.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Electrical System Support

Troubleshoot electrical issues on production equipment, including motors, control panels, sensors, PLCs, inverters, and power systems.

Support the installation, testing, commissioning, and modification of production lines.

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring electrical failures.

System Design & Improvement

Design or update electrical diagrams, wiring layouts, and control system configurations.

Recommend and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.

Work with automation engineers and vendors to upgrade control systems.

PLC, Controls & Automation

Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, etc.) as needed.

Support HMI updates, communication networks, and automation integration projects.

Assist with process optimization through automation improvements.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Develop and maintain electrical preventive maintenance (PM) plans.

Perform inspections and testing of electrical systems (motors, drives, MCCs, transformers).

Ensure critical spare parts availability and update the PM records.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure all electrical work meets NEC, OSHA, NFPA70E, and company safety requirements.

Conduct electrical safety training for maintenance teams when needed.

Maintain proper documentation for lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate electrical drawings (AutoCAD/EPLAN).

Prepare technical reports, failure analysis, and improvement proposals.

Document modifications, changes, and system upgrades.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and external equipment suppliers.

Support new product introductions (NPI) and new equipment purchasing decisions.

Assist maintenance technicians with advanced electrical troubleshooting.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.

Equivalent technical experience may be considered.

Experience

3–5 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Experience with automated machinery, PLCs, sensors, drives, and industrial control systems.

Experience in battery, chemical, semiconductor, or high-volume manufacturing is a plus.

Skills

Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese is required.

Strong understanding of electrical circuits, PLC programming, motor control, and industrial automation.

Ability to read and update electrical drawings (AutoCAD/EPLAN).

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Knowledge of safety standards (NEC, OSHA, NFPA).

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, electrical equipment, and industrial settings.

May require evening or weekend support during equipment emergencies.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and conduct on-floor troubleshooting.

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally.