Electrical Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

CrossSafety

Lexington (KY)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 96,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities
Supportive team environment
Work with Fortune 500 companies

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm is looking for an Electrical Engineer to support automotive manufacturing projects across multiple locations. This role involves specifying electrical devices, conducting compliance checks, and managing multiple projects. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 to 10+ years of experience in electrical system planning and equipment installation. Proficiency in PLC programming and AutoCAD is preferred. Join a supportive team where your leadership skills can shine.

Qualifications

  • 5 to 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
  • Extensive experience applying electrical codes (NFPA70E, NEC, NFPA79).
  • Significant experience in electrical system planning and equipment installation.
  • Proficient with EasyPower and AutoCAD Electrical tools.

Responsibilities

  • Specify and procure electrical devices.
  • Develop or review layouts for electrical installations.
  • Oversee implementation of electrical settings with facility teams.
  • Conduct inspections of electrical installations.

Skills

Electrical system planning
PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi)
Communication skills
Multitasking
Team collaboration
AutoCAD Electrical
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Master Electrician License

Tools

EasyPower electrical design software
AutoCAD
Rockwell PLC
Siemens PLC
Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

Company: CrossSafety

Location: Multiple U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Facilities

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate

Schedule: Overtime may be required based on project demand

Travel: 10–25% domestic & international depending on project

About CrossSafety

CrossSafety provides engineering and technical professionals to support large-scale automotive manufacturing, battery production, and new model launch programs across North America. We partner with industry‑leading OEMs to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality project execution.

Our clients seeking support are often looking to fill positions quickly and in multiple locations across the United States. As such we intend on developing a pool of interested and eligible candidates who can be utilized when our clients make their requests.

We are seeking Manufacturing Project Engineers to support various production engineering teams, including battery manufacturing, process engineering, equipment installation, new model development, and paint/vehicle manufacturing systems.

About The Role

Electrical Project Engineers support electrical system design, equipment installation planning, commissioning, and compliance activities across automotive manufacturing and facility expansion projects.

Assignments may include electrical utility planning for battery manufacturing, controls engineering for automation systems, building system commissioning, code compliance evaluations, and troubleshooting of electrical infrastructure.

This role involves collaboration with construction teams, maintenance groups, third‑party contractors, and production engineering to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable electrical operations.

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Planning & Engineering
  • Specify and procure electrical devices including circuit breakers, bus plugs, transformers, and distribution components
  • Develop or review layouts for bus plugs, cable trays, data trays, field devices, and panel arrangements
  • Support electrical design of presses, automation upgrades, and control system modifications
  • Develop, review, and update electrical drawings, schematics, and panel layouts
Commissioning & Validation
  • Facilitate electrical building system startups and commissioning activities
  • Conduct field reviews of trip unit settings, breaker configurations, and protective device coordination
  • Oversee implementation of electrical settings with facility teams
Compliance & Code Review
  • Apply NFPA70E, NEC, NFPA79, and other electrical codes to ensure compliance
  • Support mitigation of fault current and arc flash issues
  • Conduct inspections of electrical installations to verify adherence to codes, specifications, and safety requirements
Project Management & Coordination
  • Manage multiple project assignments simultaneously
  • Review product submittals, shop drawings, design specifications, and contractor RFIs
  • Coordinate vendor testing, equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, and turnover
  • Support work planning during weekends or plant shutdown periods
  • Prepare engineering status reports and communicate progress to project managers
Controls & Automation Support
  • Program, troubleshoot, or modify PLC logic (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi)
  • Provide HMI design support and control system integration where required
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering OR Master Electrician License
  • 5 to 10+ years of experience
  • Extensive experience applying electrical codes (NFPA70E, NEC, NFPA79)
  • Strong background in specifying and procuring electrical equipment up to 1000V
  • Proficient with EasyPower electrical design software
  • Significant experience in electrical system planning and equipment installation
  • Proven background mitigating fault current and arc‑flash hazards
  • Experience designing cable tray routing, panel layouts, network switches, and related hardware
  • AutoCAD Electrical experience
  • PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi preferred)
  • Strong communication, multitasking, and team collaboration skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
  • Willingness to work weekends, holidays, plant shutdowns, and be on call as needed
  • Ability to travel (10–50% depending on assignment)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing facilities
  • Knowledge of Toyota Production System principles
  • Experience with stamping press equipment or automation systems
  • Construction management experience (2+ years)
  • Knowledge of building codes and industry standards (IBC, NESC, ASME, ASHRAE, etc.)
  • Experience with BluBeam or AutoCAD drafting tools
Why Join CrossSafety
  • Grow your technical and leadership skills alongside an established and expanding professional consulting firm
  • Join a team of over 150 supportive and safety‑focused professionals including Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Safety Engineers, Construction Safety Specialists, and industry‑leading engineering teams
  • Advance your career by working Fortune 500 companies and in dynamic environments where your leadership truly matters
  • Contribute to high‑impact industrial and construction projects across the United States
Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossSafety fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace. Accommodations are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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