Electrical Engineer

Find Great People | FGP; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Find Great People | FGP is hiring an Electrical Engineer in Greenville, SC to design, develop, and optimize packaging manufacturing equipment.

You will support automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced plant environment, requiring 3–5 years of relevant experience and a strong background in PLCs, HMIs, and motor controls.

Join a collaborative team focused on safety, quality, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing electrical engineering.
• Experience with PLCs, automation, motor controls, sensors.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Siemens or similar systems.
• Familiar with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong project management and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Support PLC programming, HMI, motion controls, VFDs, and control systems.
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, startup activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering to improve efficiency.
• Develop electrical schematics, docs, and equipment specs.
• Ensure safety standards and electrical codes compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and cost.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Project management

Team collaboration

Controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

A leading manufacturer in the packaging industry, committed to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to support, improve, and optimize our manufacturing equipment and production processes. This role offers the opportunity to work on automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems, controls, and automation equipment used in packaging operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, control, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Support PLC programming, HMI interfaces, motion controls, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
• Lead and participate in equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to improve production efficiency and reliability.
• Develop electrical schematics, technical documentation, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, electrical codes, and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs, industrial automation, motor controls, sensors, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar control systems preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent electrical design software.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in packaging, converting, consumer goods, food manufacturing, or related industries.
• Exposure to robotics, machine vision systems, and industrial networking.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment