Electrical Engineer II

Southwire Company; Florence (AL); 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

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Job summary

Southwire Company in Florence, AL is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II who will troubleshoot machine control systems and enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities include developing PLC applications and designing control systems. Southwire offers competitive benefits including insurance packages, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience of 5 years in industrial/manufacturing.
• Strong preference for experience with ladder logic and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions in machine control systems.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications.
• Design and maintain instrumentations and control systems.

Skills

Ladder logic programming

PLC programming

HMI applications

Field control devices

AC and DC circuitry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

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 jobsite 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 developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

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

Bachelors 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 preferrred.

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

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.