Electrical Engineer

Freudenberg Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in North Carolina is seeking an electrical engineer to lead the in-plant electrical team, troubleshoot issues, and drive root-cause analysis across manufacturing lines.

You will support equipment upgrades, apply PDCA cycles, ensure electrical safety, participate in an on-call rotation, and develop detailed electrical drawings using AutoCAD or Inventor. A strong background in industrial automation and PLC systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in PLC programming and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical team to troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis.
• Support equipment upgrades with technical justification.
• Apply PDCA in engineering changes and communicate status.
• Participate in rotating on-call for 24/7 operations.
• Define and implement electrical safety requirements, risk assessments, PPE.
• Create detailed electrical drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor.

Skills

Electrical Eng

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical team in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to identify issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Provide technical justification and support project managers in executing equipment upgrades
• Support a lean manufacturing environment by applying PDCA cycles to engineering changes and effectively communicating status to stakeholders
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support 24/7 operations
• Ensure electrical safety requirements are properly defined and implemented, including risk assessments, performance levels, and PPE selection
• Develop detailed electrical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Inventor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering within a manufacturing or production environment
• Proficient in AutoCAD and PLC programming/troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of industrial automation systems and coordinated machinery
• Experience with analog controls preferred
• Familiarity with control voltages, including 24V, 120V, 480V, and 4160V

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)