Electrical Engineer

Fox Point Recruitment LLC; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (target 10%, up to 20%)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Automation & Controls) to join a plant in Trenton, SC. You will design and develop electrical systems, optimize PLCs, and manage project budgets while ensuring operational efficiency. This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years of industry experience, and proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs. A high variable compensation package is offered, along with regional relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to design and test electrical components.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Design and maintain industrial Ethernet communications.
• Manage capital and expense budgets for plant projects.
• Support automation initiatives and medium-voltage systems.
• Work independently on electrical problems with guidance from seniors.

Skills

Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial Ethernet knowledge

Strong work ethic

Self-starter attitude

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Rockwell software suite

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineer (Automation & Controls)

Location: Trenton, SC (29847)

On-site Compensation: $76,000 – $97,000 / year

Annual Bonus (Target 10%, up to 20%)

Relocation: Regional assistance available

The Opportunity

Are you an Electrical Engineer who loves solving complex problems on the plant floor? We are looking for a self-motivated professional to join our team in Trenton, SC. In this role, you will apply research and design to the planning, development, and testing of electrical equipment and systems. You will be a key player in our continuous improvement and automation activities, ensuring our facility operates at peak efficiency through advanced control systems and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Design & Development: Apply engineering principles to the planning and testing of electrical components, facilities, and products for industrial use.
• PLC & Automation Mastery: Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley PLCs, remote I/O, and HMIs using Rockwell software.
• Network Infrastructure: Design and maintain industrial Ethernet communications and machine network layouts.
• Project & Budget Management: Manage capital and expense budgets to meet plant objectives, ensuring projects stay on track and within financial scope.
• Continuous Improvement: Support automation initiatives and provide general support for medium-voltage systems and machine control systems (including Servos).
• Collaboration: Receive general instructions from senior professionals while working independently on electrical problems of moderate scope.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs and the Rockwell software suite.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with Industrial Ethernet and machine networking.
• Attributes: Strong work ethic and a "self-starter" attitude.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

• Project Leadership: Experience managing external contractors and internal maintenance technicians.
• Advanced Controls: Ability to fully design, develop, and oversee complex electrical control systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong negotiation and communication skills for working with internal teams and external vendors.

Why Join Us?

This is a stable backfill position that offers a high variable compensation package (up to 20% bonus). We provide a collaborative environment where you can grow your technical skills in medium-voltage and servo-controlled systems while making a tangible impact on production outcomes.