Electrical Engineer I

Southwire Company; Heflin (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance Packages

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company in Heflin, Alabama is seeking an Electrical Engineer to manage design and commissioning of wire and cable production lines. Responsibilities include project budgeting, documentation, and coordinating with vendors and management for on-time project completion.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and has over 3 years of manufacturing experience. Benefits include health insurance, a 401k plan, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology.
• 3+ years applicable manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical projects from design through commissioning.
• Prepare BOMs for project budgeting and procurement.
• Provide support documentation for maintenance.
• Coordinate with plant management to complete projects.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

AutoCAD proficiency

MS Office proficiency

PLC knowledge (Siemens and Rockwell)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

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.