Electrical Engineer

John Hughes Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

John Hughes Company in North Carolina is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, program, and maintain electrical control systems for packaging equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Electrical/Electronics, have at least three years of experience in industrial electrical systems, and will collaborate with mechanical engineers, technicians, and production teams while upholding safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related.
• Certified Engineering Technician (OACETT or equivalent).
• 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical systems, automation, or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission electrical control systems for industrial dynamic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues across drives, PLCs, sensors, and sequencing systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production teams to integrate electrical solutions and optimize equipment performance in packaging solutions.
• Lead retrofit and automation projects, including customer coordination, engineering design, and commissioning.
• Maintain and improve electrical documentation, schematics, and technical reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by introducing innovative electrical solutions to optimize production efficiency.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to technicians and operators.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Programming

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronics degree

Professional certification (OACETT)

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer for a leading provider of industrial market products.

This key Electrical Engineer will support the innovation, design, programming, and maintenance of electrical systems for packaging equipment. The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who thrives on building, troubleshooting, and integrating mechanical and electrical systems in a fast-paced, vertically integrated environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission electrical control systems for industrial dynamic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues across drives, PLCs, sensors, and sequencing systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production teams to integrate electrical solutions and optimize equipment performance in packaging solutions.
• Lead retrofit and automation projects, including customer coordination, engineering design, and commissioning.
• Maintain and improve electrical documentation, schematics, and technical reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by introducing innovative electrical solutions to optimize production efficiency.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to technicians and operators.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related.
• Certified Engineering Technician (OACETT or equivalent).
• 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical systems, automation, or manufacturing environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in strapping, packaging, or equipment development is highly valued.
• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers and working in small, collaborative teams.
• Proven track record of developing products from concept through implementation, including prototyping and testing.

This is not an all encompassing job description.