Electrical Engineer II

Southwire Company; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company in Starkville, MS is looking for an Electrical Engineer II to troubleshoot and resolve control system malfunctions while making efficiency recommendations. This role requires experience with PLC programming, particularly Siemens and Rockwell, and offers a chance for professional growth.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and possess the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401k matching are provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with Siemens and Rockwell PLCs preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and resolves machine control system malfunctions.
• Develops and modifies PLC and HMI applications.
• Participates in system set-up and commissioning.
• Designs and maintains instrumentation and control systems.

Skills

Ladder logic/PLC programming

Electrical CAD

AC and DC circuitry knowledge

Field control devices knowledge

Teamwork and independent work skills

Education

Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology Degree

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 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?

Job Summary

Job Summary/Objective: 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
• Experience and proficiency with ladder logic/PLC programming, Siemens and Rockwell preferred
• Develops new and modifies existing PLC and/or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls systems.
• Participates in set‑up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems.
• Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry and electrical concepts
• Versatile in ladder logic and various PLC programming languages. Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays, switches, photoeyes, etc.)
• Designs, develops, maintains, and modifies instrumentations and control systems
• Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring).
• Competency in Electrical CAD
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Required Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Travel

None.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying/Lifting: 5% of time (up to 50 lbs)
• Climbing
• Driving
• Pushing/Pulling: 5% of time

Working Conditions

• Heights/Elevated Platforms
• Confined Spaces

Equipment

• Safety Glasses
• Safety Shoes

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Benefits

• 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.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus Mississippi