Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Equiliem; Middlesex (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem seeks a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer to design, specify, and implement electrical systems and automation for manufacturing. The role focuses on improving production equipment, safety, quality, and efficiency across machine controls, PLC programming, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Responsibilities include standardizing electrical designs, developing infrastructure plans, and leading predictive maintenance and data-driven improvements within a cross-functional team leveraging

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, qualifying refugee, or asylee.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Standardize electrical systems and designs across manufacturing operations.
• Develop plant electrical infrastructure plans that support capacity needs, cost savings, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Specify and implement electrical components, PLC logic, machine controls, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and material handling systems.
• Define and implement machine safeguarding requirements and electrical safety systems.
• Standardize and verify safety-related electrical designs and coordinate third-party safety reviews.
• Support electrical safety programs and EHS engineering projects.
• Lead and support Industry 4.0 initiatives, including manufacturing data collection, real-time dashboards, and equipment connectivity.
• Develop architectures that support communication between machines, control systems, and operators.
• Implement predictive maintenance systems, equipment monitoring, and fault-code alerts.
• Develop PLC programming and data collection solutions to analyze manufacturing performance and improve processes.
• Support automation initiatives, capital expenditure projects, and manufacturing engineering improvements.
• Establish PLC programming standards, error-proofing strategies, and automation practices.
• Design manufacturing processes that meet internal and external quality requirements, including AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize capital utilization.
• Collaborate with electrical suppliers and purchasing teams to procure equipment, tooling, and supplies.
• Partner with maintenance teams to improve predictive maintenance programs for critical processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes with operators and technical teams, including fabrication, assembly, measurement, and product testing.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support equipment and process sign-off activities, define electrical run-off criteria, and prepare equipment support documentation.
• Apply MSA, SPC, FMEA methods.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical systems design

Automation solutions

Industry 4.0

Predictive maintenance

Data collection & dashboards

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Electrical Engineer - Automation & Industry

Location: Middlesex, NC
Pay: $79.00 per hour
26-11229

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer designs, specifies, and implements electrical systems, automation solutions, and manufacturing technologies to improve production equipment, process safety, quality, and efficiency. This role supports machine controls, PLC programming, electrical safety systems, Industry 4.0 initiatives, predictive maintenance, and capital equipment projects. The engineer collaborates with manufacturing, maintenance, environmental health and safety (EHS), purchasing, and quality teams to standardize electrical systems and improve manufacturing performance. The position also supports continuous improvement, technical troubleshooting, equipment validation, and the implementation of applicable industry standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Standardize electrical systems and designs across manufacturing operations.
• Develop plant electrical infrastructure plans that support capacity needs, cost savings, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Specify and implement electrical components, PLC logic, machine controls, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and material handling systems.
• Define and implement machine safeguarding requirements and electrical safety systems.
• Standardize and verify safety-related electrical designs and coordinate third-party safety reviews.
• Support electrical safety programs and EHS engineering projects.
• Lead and support Industry 4.0 initiatives, including manufacturing data collection, real-time dashboards, and equipment connectivity.
• Develop architectures that support communication between machines, control systems, and operators.
• Implement predictive maintenance systems, equipment monitoring, and fault-code alerts.
• Develop PLC programming and data collection solutions to analyze manufacturing performance and improve processes.
• Support automation initiatives, capital expenditure projects, and manufacturing engineering improvements.
• Establish PLC programming standards, error-proofing strategies, and automation practices.
• Design manufacturing processes that meet internal and external quality requirements, including AS9100 and applicable NADCAP requirements.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize capital utilization.
• Collaborate with electrical suppliers and purchasing teams to procure equipment, tooling, and supplies.
• Partner with maintenance teams to improve predictive maintenance programs for critical processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes with operators and technical teams, including fabrication, assembly, measurement, and product testing.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support equipment and process sign-off activities, define electrical run-off criteria, and prepare equipment support documentation.
• Apply AIAG or equivalent methods for Measurement System Analysis (MSA), process capability analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Support capital project launches through established launch processes to ensure equipment and processes are ready for production.
• Perform electronic engineering tasks, including system architecture and circuit design, to meet functional, performance, and environmental requirements.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging electronic technologies and design solutions.
• Mentor team members in manufacturing engineering practices, process improvement, and Lean concepts.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, qualifying refugee, or qualifying asylee.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, manufacturing equipment, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and support manufacturing process improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, EHS, and purchasing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related electrical engineering discipline.
• Experience designing and standardizing electrical safety systems and EHS-related equipment.
• Experience with electronic system fault diagnostics, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience designing and implementing electrical systems for automation projects.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, predictive maintenance, and human-machine interfaces (HMI).
• Experience with PLC programming, industrial controls, and manufacturing data systems.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, process capability analysis, SPC, MSA, and FMEA.
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects and manufacturing process launches.
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, or other manufacturing quality standards.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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