Electrical Engineer

Kymera International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kymera International is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, maintain, troubleshoot and continuously improve electrical systems in a heavy manufacturing setting. You will support plant uptime, lead capital projects and work with PLC/HMI/SCADA to optimize automated processes.

Responsibilities include developing electrical drawings, resolving electrical issues, ensuring NEC/OSHA compliance, and driving improvements in energy efficiency and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 2 years in heavy manufacturing, industrial, or process environments.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls.
• Experience with PLC systems (Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley).
• Familiarity with VFDs, motors, and control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in industrial environments.
• Direct experience within a melt or metal powder environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design, maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of electrical systems.
• Operate and optimize plant electrical systems and equipment to maximize uptime.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues affecting production and facilities.
• Design, modify and improve electrical systems including power distribution and automation equipment.
• Lead capital projects including equipment upgrades, installations and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics and technical docs.
• Work with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to support automated processes.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis on electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance for critical assets.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC) and OSHA; follow EHS policies.
• Generate SOPs and documents; align with quality systems.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

PLC systems

VFDs and motors

Troubleshooting

Automation equipment

Safety standards knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Kymera International - Specialty Materials that Shape the Future

Electrical Engineer

Reports to:

Engineering Manager

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical systems and equipment in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production systems, utilities, and automation equipment while supporting plant uptime and operational performance goals.

• Handles projects of a high profile, complex nature that may involve groups inside and outside of the organization
• Support operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical systems and equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues affecting production and facility systems
• Design, modify, and improve electrical systems including power distribution, motor control systems, and automation equipment
• Support and lead capital projects including equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support automated manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on electrical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs for critical electrical assets
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC) and OSHA requirements and operate in accordance with Kymera Environmental, Health & Safety policies
• Analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements for energy efficiency and process optimization
• Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures and similar documents, accountable for improvements and new product activities which ensure workers safety, compliance with environmental regulations and integrate with the Company quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 2 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial, or process environments
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation)
• Experience with PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley)
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, and control systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in industrial environments
• Direct experience within a melt or metal powder environment
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred

Skills And Competencies

• Deep technical problem-solving in high-energy systems
• Ability to diagnose complex interactions between electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems
• Strong sense of urgency in minimizing downtime and improving processes
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and metallurgy teams
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on yield, efficiency, and equipment life
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; occasionally required to walk; sit and taste or smell.
• Required to lift and /or move up to 10 lbs. (regularly); 25 lbs. (frequently); 50 lbs. (occasionally).
• Required to use their close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Ability to work in hot industrial environments and around energized equipment
• Ability to work in tight or elevated spaces
• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places and extreme heat.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions.
• Exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration and high levels of noise.
• Exposure to noise, dust, high temperatures, and industrial hazards
• On-call support for critical melt operations may be required

Kymera International is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We recruit, hire, develop, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law in the countries where we operate.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities or other protected needs, in accordance with applicable law.