Electrical Projects Engineer — Hands-on Automation Lead
DSJ Global
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Job summary
A leading global manufacturer in Central Texas is seeking an Electrical Projects Engineer to join its highly automated manufacturing facility. This hands-on role offers ownership of electrical and automation projects while working with plant engineering, operations, contractors, and a broader corporate engineering team.
The engineer will lead projects from scope through installation, program and troubleshoot PLCs, support power distribution, and coordinate with vendors.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell.
- Experience managing or leading electrical projects within a manufacturing facility.
- Knowledge of industrial power distribution, motor controls, process controls, and automation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and drawings.
- Experience coordinating contractors and vendors.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, or an Associate's degree with relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical projects from design through installation, commissioning, and completion.
- Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, RFQs, and purchase orders while monitoring budgets and timelines.
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and plant automation systems.
- Support and maintain plant power distribution and electric motor control systems.
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, engineers, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
- Troubleshoot electrical equipment and drive improvements in safety, reliability, quality, and efficiency.
- Partner with corporate engineering on larger capital and electrical projects.
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A leading global manufacturer in Central Texas is seeking an Electrical Projects Engineer to join its highly automated manufacturing facility. This hands-on role offers ownership of electrical and automation projects while working with plant engineering, operations, contractors, and a broader corporate engineering team.
The engineer will lead projects from scope through installation, program and troubleshoot PLCs, support power distribution, and coordinate with vendors.
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