Electrical Engineer - Factory Automation

Okuma America Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

401(k)

Medical

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Okuma America Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks an Electrical Engineer - OFA to design, integrate, test, and support electrical systems powering Okuma's automation solutions.

Responsibilities include developing electrical documentation, collaborating with sales, service, and partners, troubleshooting electromechanical systems, managing projects, and ensuring on-time delivery. A 4-year degree and 3-7 years of experience are required; travel up to 20% and a valid driver's license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-7 years of electrical design experience.
• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, automation systems, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience creating technical documentation, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and support electrical systems for Okuma and partner automation solutions.
• Develop and maintain electrical documentation, including functional specifications, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and installation instructions.
• Support sales, service, distributors, and integration partners by providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems, investigate root causes, implement engineering changes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage project schedules, component selection, system testing, and commissioning activities to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial control systems

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Okuma America Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks an Electrical Engineer - OFA to design, integrate, test, and support electrical systems powering Okuma's automation solutions.

Responsibilities include developing electrical documentation, collaborating with sales, service, and partners, troubleshooting electromechanical systems, managing projects, and ensuring on-time delivery. A 4-year degree and 3-7 years of experience are required; travel up to 20% and a valid driver's license are expected.