Electrical Engineer

Socomec; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Socomec Group in Suwanee/Atlanta seeks an experienced electrical engineer to support local manufacturing (PDU, Static Transfer Switch, UPS). You will resolve production issues, clarify drawings, and maintain BOM data to improve manufacturability.

Role includes coordinating with Brampton and Canada teams, supplying design support when needed, and driving cost-saving improvements while upholding safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• P.E./P.Eng. designation or progress toward licensure is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years in electrical engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with power distribution equipment, panels, controls, testing, and docs.
• Experience with BOM management, second sourcing, ERP data, and change-control.
• Experience supporting ETO/CTO products with remote/multi-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day electrical engineering support to Suwanee/Atlanta manufacturing, incl. investigation and resolution of production issues.
• Review and restructure BOMs to improve clarity and manufacturability.
• Identify and evaluate second-source components and suppliers; prepare qualification data and risk assessments.
• Support ERP-related engineering activities, item setup, BOM accuracy, and change coordination.
• Clarify released drawings and schematics for production teams without altering controlled documents.
• Analyze recurring manufacturing issues and propose product, documentation, tooling, or process improvements.
• Develop validation plans, production test procedures, and corrective actions.
• When capacity allows, support design-related tasks for Brampton engineering and route through change control.
• Prepare changes to drawings, BOMs, schematics, and compliance documentation through approvals.

Skills

Electrical engineering

BOM management

ERP data

Change control

Second sourcing

Remote collaboration

ETO/CTO support

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's asset

P.E./P.Eng. asset

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance.
Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.

About This Role

This position provides local engineering support to the Suwanee/Atlanta manufacturing operations for PDU, Static Transfer Switch, and UPS products. The role helps ensure that manufacturing activities are supported with accurate engineering information, timely issue resolution, and practical process‑improvement recommendations.

Key support activities include BOM restructuring, identifying second-source electrical components, ERP‑related engineering updates, investigating manufacturing issues, clarifying drawings, providing production support, and proposing improvements based on issues observed during manufacturing.

When local manufacturing‐support demand does not fully utilize available capacity, the position may also support design and engineering assignments from the Canada engineering team. This includes converting customer and project requirements into safe, accurate, manufacturable, and standards‑compliant electrical solutions.

The role contributes to cost optimization by identifying practical opportunities to improve material selection, support component standardization, evaluate second‑source alternatives, reduce manufacturing inefficiencies, and recommend design or process improvements that lower cost while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance requirements.

All work must follow established engineering governance, review, approval, change‑control, quality, and regulatory‑compliance processes to support reliable product delivery and manufacturing execution.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Provide day‑to‑day electrical engineering support to Suwanee/Atlanta manufacturing, including investigation and resolution of production, assembly, wiring, test, and documentation issues.
• Review and restructure engineering and manufacturing bills of material (BOMs) to improve clarity, manufacturability, configuration control, and alignment with local production processes.
• Identify and technically evaluate second‑source components and suppliers; prepare qualification information, risk assessments, test requirements, and recommendations for engineering approval.
• Support ERP‑related engineering activities, including item setup, BOM accuracy, routing or configuration clarification, data cleanup, and coordination of approved engineering changes.
• Clarify released drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, work instructions, and production packages for manufacturing teams without independently changing controlled documents.
• Analyse recurring manufacturing issues and propose product, documentation, tooling, or process improvements based on production experience, quality data, and lessons learned.
• Develop or support validation plans, production test procedures, prototype builds, troubleshooting, and implementation of approved corrective actions.
• When local manufacturing‑support workload permits, execute appropriate design‑related assignments from the Brampton engineering team, including engineering documentation and electrical design support.
• Prepare proposed changes to drawings, BOMs, electrical schematics, compliance documentation, and product configurations, and route them through the required engineering review, approval, and formal change‑control process before implementation.
• Collaborate with Brampton engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, product management, service, suppliers, and NRTL/compliance stakeholders to meet safety, quality, delivery, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; a master's degree is an asset.
• P.E./P.Eng. designation, Engineer‑in‑Training status, or progress toward professional licensure is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience, including hands‑on support in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with power distribution equipment, electrical panels, controls, production testing, troubleshooting, and product documentation is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with BOM management, component qualification or second sourcing, ERP engineering data, and formal engineering change‑control processes.
• Experience supporting ETO and/or CTO products and collaborating with remote or multi‑site engineering teams is preferred.

Technical

PDU, Static Transfer Switch and UPS system’s; manufacturing support and root‑cause analysis; BOM restructuring and configuration control; component and second‑source technical evaluation; ERP item and BOM data; engineering change control (ECN/ECR); EPLAN and electrical schematics; wiring diagrams, work instructions, test procedures, and technical specifications; NEC, NFPA, UL 891, UL 1062, UL 1008S, UL 508A, UL 1778, and applicable NRTL requirements; PLCs and industrial communications; MS Office and Google Workspace.

Management:

Manufacturing‑focused problem‑solving; clear written and verbal communication; disciplined documentation and change control; ability to propose solutions, obtain required approvals, and implement approved changes; ability to prioritize production support and engineering assignments; effective collaboration with local manufacturing and the Brampton engineering team; sound judgment regarding escalation, product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Languages

English: Fluent

Additional specific requirements

• Office and manufacturing facility environment with production floor support as required.
• Monthly travel will be required to Canada based on project or customer needs.
• Commitment to health, safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and company policies and procedures.

Compensation range: $100,000 – $125,000

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI‑based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.