Electrical Engineer I

Southwire Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Family and Individual Insurance Packages

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company in Heflin, AL, is seeking an Electrical Engineer responsible for the design, installation, and commissioning of various wire and cable production lines. The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects, produce accurate schedules, and interact with maintenance staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, have 3+ years of manufacturing experience, and be proficient in AutoCAD and PLCs. Benefits include 401k with matching, multiple insurance packages, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of applicable manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical projects from design through commissioning.
• Prepare BOMs for project budgeting and procurement.
• Work with vendors, contractors, and internal labor.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong analytical skills

Project management skills

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PLCs (Siemens and Rockwell)

Job description

Location: Heflin, AL

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for design, installation, and commissioning of various wire and cable production lines and supporting machinery. Will be responsible for supporting maintenance activities on legacy equipment as well as incremental upgrades of the same. Will manage several projects simultaneously. Will be responsible for producing accurate schedules and budgets for the same. Will support maintenance staff and area engineers as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete electrical projects from design through commissioning
• Prepare BOMs for project budgeting and procurement
• Provide documentation as required to support maintenance—to include LOTO procedures, one-line diagrams, controls schematics, etc.
• Ideate original designs
• Work with vendors, contractors, and internal labor to complete assigned projects
• Coordinate with plant management groups to complete projects within production schedules
• Support high level troubleshooting
• Keep abreast of current technology and utilize this information effectively

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology degree
• 3+yrs applicable manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel
• Proficiency with PLCs, both Siemens and Rockwell based
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Travel

Some travel may be required.

Working Conditions

In office/Onsite

Benefits We Offer

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.