Electrical Engineer — Industrial Plant Systems & Automation

Knauf Insulation, Inc.; Tablers Station (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to research, design, and oversee electrical systems across the plant. Ensure efficient operation within budget and partner with process engineering to support upgrades.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years in a manufacturing setting, with strong PLC, SAP, and electrical knowledge. Travel 5–10% may be required. Benefits include extensive health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum two (2) years of Electrical Engineering experience in a similar industrial manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of plant power distribution systems, PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred), and electric motor controls.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell/ABB etc. software preferred).
• Knowledge of production drawings, blueprints, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations by aiding equipment troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of repeat failures.
• Update and maintain electrical documents accessible to craft personnel.
• Improve the skill level of electrical trades through on-the-job training.
• Communicate changes affecting process/production as needed.
• Maintain and monitor the plant’s PLC program library and network.
• Maintain plant software licenses and upgrades.
• Supervise outside contractors to Knauf’s safety standards.
• Support process group in implementing process improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

Diagnostics & root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Multi-priority management

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

SAP

Job description

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to research, design, and oversee electrical systems across the plant. Ensure efficient operation within budget and partner with process engineering to support upgrades.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years in a manufacturing setting, with strong PLC, SAP, and electrical knowledge. Travel 5–10% may be required. Benefits include extensive health and retirement plans.