Electrical Engineer

Guardian Glass; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass in Richburg, SC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to help boost production efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize uptime while leading capital projects and guiding plant personnel. You will manage electrical systems, coordinate with cross-functional teams, prepare budgets, and ensure safety on contractor work.

This role offers hands-on opportunities at an industry leader in glass manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience with power system distribution and backup systems such as emergency generators, UPS, and ATS.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot plant power systems.
• Lead capital projects and plant improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and capability groups.
• Prepare budgets and cost estimates for projects.
• Develop electrical specifications and single-line diagrams.
• Oversee contractor safety and manage outside contractors.
• Instruct plant personnel in operation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Skills

Power distribution

Emergency power systems

UPS & ATS coordination

Capital project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Job description

Guardian Glass is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Richburg, SC!

In this role you’ll help boost production efficiency, lower costs, and maximize manufacturing uptime while leading capital projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and providing hands-on guidance to plant personnel. You’ll manage electrical systems, oversee contractor safety, prepare budgets, and troubleshoot equipment issues in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your expertise, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to join an industry leader in glass manufacturing.

Our Team

We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity. We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers.

What You Will Do

• Work to support and troubleshoot issues with the plant's power system
• Improve yields, lower costs, and increase manufacturing uptime by supporting existing facilities
• Provide leadership and manage Capital projects and plant improvements
• Collaborate with internal operations, maintenance teams, and corporate capability groups in project execution
• Instruct plant personnel in the operation and maintenance of the systems provided
• Determine design requirements, prepare specifications and drawings, procure necessary materials and services, and coordinate installation and maintenance systems for major capital projects and plant improvements
• Prepare cost estimates, develop budgets, and timelines for projects
• Write electrical specifications and make electrical single line diagrams and layout drawings to select electrical contractors
• Monitor the preparation of working drawings presented by outside contractors
• Perform Contractor Management and safety oversight for all Contractor services

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience with Power System Distribution and backup system eg: Emergency Generator, UPS and ATS
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering

What Will Put You Ahead

• Significant experience with Process Control of conveyance systems

This role is not open to visa sponsorship

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You’ll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world’s most iconic projects.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.