Electrical Engineer

Premier Staffing Solution; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Staffing Solution, LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for the construction, installation, integration, troubleshooting, and startup of manufacturing equipment. The role supports both domestic and international projects and aims to bring new and modified equipment online efficiently and safely.

You will collaborate with internal teams, external system integrators, and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, specifically 480VAC and below.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, integration, troubleshooting, debugging, and startup of manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and support industrial electrical control systems, including PLC-based automation, I/O, control logic, and sequencing.
• Collaborate with machine builders and external system integrators to ensure proper installation and operation.
• Provide hands-on electrical troubleshooting and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Oversee internal engineering technicians, maintenance personnel, and contractors during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve equipment designs, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Review and modify electrical drawings, equipment specs, installation checklists, and documentation.

Skills

Electrical Eng

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff PLC

B&R PLC

SCADA/HMI

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support for manufacturing equipment construction, installation, integration, troubleshooting, and startup. This position supports both domestic and international projects and plays an important role in bringing new and modified manufacturing equipment online.

The engineer will work closely with internal engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams, as well as external system integrators, machine builders, and contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the installation, integration, troubleshooting, debugging, and startup of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and support industrial electrical control systems, including PLC-based automation, analog/digital I/O, control logic, and equipment sequencing.
• Work directly with machine builders and external system integrators to ensure equipment is properly installed and fully operational.
• Provide hands-on electrical troubleshooting and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Oversee and direct internal engineering technicians, maintenance personnel, and outside contractors during equipment installation, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Technology Development, and Operations to improve equipment designs, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Review and modify electrical drawings, equipment specifications, installation checklists, and engineering documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, specifically 480VAC and below.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup.
• Knowledge of PLCs, industrial automation, and electrical control systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience working in manufacturing or construction environments with a strong focus on safety.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Beckhoff PLC/Motion Control or B&R PLC systems.
• SCADA/HMI development and PID control.
• Automated manufacturing equipment and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with optical fiber manufacturing is a plus.

TRAVEL & SCHEDULE

This position typically works 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday. Adjusted hours and occasional weekends may be required depending on project schedules.

Travel is an important component of this role. Initial project phases may require travel for several days to a few weeks. During equipment deployment and installation, travel could be full-time.

Travel will include domestic and potentially international locations, as well as company optical fiber and cable manufacturing facilities throughout North Carolina.