Electrical Engineer

SIGMA; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roger Wood Foods, A Sigma Company, is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join its engineering and maintenance team in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility in Garden City, Georgia.

You will support maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of electrical systems and automation equipment, collaborate with experienced engineers, and gain hands-on experience in controls, PLCs, sensors, and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• Internship or practical experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues in production equipment.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of electrical and control systems.
• Assist installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Review electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance staff to improve reliability.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

PLC/SCADA

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

AutoCAD Electrical

Multimeters

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join our engineering and maintenance team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This position will support the maintenance, troubleshooting, improvement, and reliability of electrical systems and automated production equipment throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, a willingness to learn industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in developing technical expertise in automation, controls, and equipment reliability.

• Assist with troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving electrical issues involving manufacturing equipment, motors, control panels, sensors, and electrical distribution systems.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of electrical systems associated with food processing, packaging, and production equipment.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and maintenance technicians to identify equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with the installation, testing, and commissioning of new electrical equipment and manufacturing machinery.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, power distribution, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automated control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical testing equipment, including digital multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or practical experience in food manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, packaging, or processing facilities.
• Exposure to Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar PLC and automation platforms.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical troubleshooting and automated production equipment.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical or similar engineering design software.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability principles.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes involving conveyors, packaging equipment, processing machinery, and automated production lines.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

At Roger Wood Foods, A Sigma Company, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to systems that directly support production performance, product quality, and operational reliability. We are looking for a hands‑on problem solver who can balance programming, equipment support, reporting, training, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Roger Wood Foods, A Sigma Company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodation throughout the employment process.