Electrical Engineer

W3Global; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

W3Global in Searcy, AR is seeking a Corporate Electrical Engineer to serve as the technical authority for electrical engineering, controls, and automation across plant operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on problem solver who enjoys partnering with maintenance and operations to drive safety, efficiency, and reliability.

You will lead automation initiatives from concept through startup, perform PLC and HMI programming, and standardize practices across the site.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of electrical controls experience in manufacturing
• Hands-on experience supporting packaging automation and production equipment
• Experience providing electrical and controls support to maintenance teams
• PLC and HMI programming experience (troubleshooting, modifications)
• Experience leading or supporting engineering and automation projects
• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Automation, or related field
• Willingness to obtain a local electrician license

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner for electrical systems, controls, and automation at the plant level
• Provide electrical and controls support for packaging automation, including highspeed packaging equipment
• Support and partner with plant maintenance teams on troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and skills development
• Lead and support capital and controls related projects, from concept through installation and startup
• Perform and support PLC and HMI programming, modifications, and optimization
• Standardize electrical, controls, and automation practices to improve safety and performance
• Assist with preventive maintenance strategies, problem analysis, and root cause investigations
• Work cross functionally with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and external vendors
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and best practices
• Support documentation, system upgrades, and technical training for plant personnel

Skills

Electrical controls

Packaging automation

Maintenance collaboration

PLC programming

HMI programming

Capital project execution

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering/Automation

Tools

PLC software

HMI software

Job description

Lead Automation. Drive Reliability. Make an Impact.

We are seeking a Corporate Electrical Engineer to serve as the technical authority for electrical engineering, controls, and automation across plant operations. This role is ideal for an experienced controls focused engineer who enjoys hands on problem solving, plant partnership, and leading automation initiatives that directly impact safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Located in Searcy, Arkansas, this position offers the opportunity to work in a growing manufacturing community with a strong industrial base, a lower cost of living, and easy access to Little Rock and Central Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner for electrical systems, controls, and automation at the plant level
• Provide electrical and controls support for packaging automation, including highspeed packaging equipment
• Support and partner with plant maintenance teams on troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and skills development
• Lead and support capital and controls related projects, from concept through installation and startup
• Perform and support PLC and HMI programming, modifications, and optimization
• Standardize electrical, controls, and automation practices to improve safety and performance
• Assist with preventive maintenance strategies, problem analysis, and root cause investigations
• Work cross functionally with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and external vendors
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and best practices
• Support documentation, system upgrades, and technical training for plant personnel

Why This Role

• Corporate level influence with hands on plant impact
• Opportunity to lead automation and controls strategy while staying technically engaged
• Stable manufacturing environment with meaningful projects and visibility
• Collaborative culture that values engineering expertise and practical solutions
• Located in Searcy, AR - a growing manufacturing hub with strong community roots

About Searcy, Arkansas

Searcy offers a welcoming community, affordable housing, and excellent quality of life while remaining close to Central Arkansas metros. It's an ideal location for professionals seeking meaningful work without big city congestion.

Requirements

• This role is suited to candidates with a strong controls an electrical foundation and real world plant experience.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 - 5 years of electrical controls experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands on experience supporting packaging automation and production equipment
• Experience providing electrical and controls support directly to maintenance teams
• PLC and HMI programming experience (programming, troubleshooting, modifications)
• Experience supporting or leading engineering and automation projects
• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Automation, or a related field
• Ability and willingness to obtain a local electrician license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments
• Background as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Industrial Electrician (PLC focused), or Senior Electrical Technician
• Experience with capital project execution and contractor coordination
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence without direct authority

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance