Electrical Engineer II

Southwire Company, LLC; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in Florence, AL is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to troubleshoot machine control systems and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years of industrial experience, and skills in PLC programming.

Responsibilities include developing HMI applications, participating in system upgrades, and designing control systems. We offer competitive benefits like 401k matching, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Preferred 5 years experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with ladder logic programming strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems.
• Develops and modifies PLC and HMI applications.
• Designs and maintains instrumentations and control systems.

Skills

Ladder logic/PLC programming

Field control devices knowledge

AC and DC circuitry knowledge

Instrumentations and control systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and job‑site power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercise environmental stewardship and enhance the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live.

Location: Florence, AL

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering, the Electrical Engineer II troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns.
• Develops new and modifies existing PLC and/or HMI applications, interfaces and embedded controls systems.
• Participates in set‑up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems.
• Designs, develops, maintains and modifies instrumentations and control systems.
• Works independently as well as in a team environment.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 3 years experience in industrial/manufacturing environment.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Preferred 5 years experience in industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience and proficiency with ladder logic/PLC programming, Siemens and Rockwell strongly preferred.
• Versatile in ladder logic and various PLC programming languages strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays, switches, photoeyes, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring) preferred.
• Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry and electrical concepts preferred.

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Balances Stakeholders
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Nimble Learning
• Plans and Aligns

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
• Parental Leave
• 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.