Facilities Engineer - PLC & Electrical Automation

AISIN North Carolina Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN North Carolina Corporation is seeking a Facilities Engineer to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and implement facility improvements. You will develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for designated systems, supervise technicians, and ensure adherence to safety and OSHA standards on site.

You will review plant facilities documents, coordinate with contractors, and support cost management for repair records and utility expenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with electrical distribution and control systems up to 480 VAC, 3PH.
• Ability to read and interpret ladder diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems and automation equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and/or electrical control issues in circuits containing transformers, disconnects, over current protection devices and general control components.
• Review and oversee plant facilities documents and records as it relates to electrical issues, updates and mechanical components.
• Provide direct supervision to and train facility technicians on proper safety procedures
• Oversee long-term maintenance planning and Facilities automation activities
• Manage and plan facility upgrade projects and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and ANC standards
• Collaborate with contractors/subcontractors to ensure planned/predictive maintenance objectives and schedules are observed
• Coordinate emergency and non-emergency tasks and Facilities staff and plant management as needed
• Support Facilities activities and technical aspect as required

Skills

PLC control systems

Electrical distribution up to 480 VAC

Ladder diagrams

NFPA 70E safety practices

Troubleshooting/repair

Pneumatic valves and actuators

Analytical problem-solving

Team leadership/training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate's Degree + 2 years experience

Tools

NFPA knowledge

Job description

AISIN North Carolina Corporation is seeking a Facilities Engineer to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and implement facility improvements. You will develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for designated systems, supervise technicians, and ensure adherence to safety and OSHA standards on site.

You will review plant facilities documents, coordinate with contractors, and support cost management for repair records and utility expenses.