Manufacturing Electrical Engineer — Travel‑Heavy Automation

Insteel Industries, Inc

Mount Airy (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility

Paid time off including holidays

Excellent medical, dental, vision plans

Job summary

Insteel Industries, Inc in Mount Airy, North Carolina, is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer. This role supports design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems in production. Candidates will travel 60%-70% to multiple states and should have experience with PLCs and industrial electrical systems.

The position offers a competitive pay structure, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
Experience in manufacturing or industrial automation preferred.
Certifications in industrial safety beneficial.

Responsibilities

Design, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems.
Support automation systems including PLCs and drives.
Develop and update electrical schematics and documentation.
Lead root-cause analysis for equipment failures.
Collaborate with maintenance teams for equipment uptime.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems understanding

PLC programming expertise

Ability to read electrical schematics

Project-management abilities

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

VFDs and servo systems

Job description

The position offers a competitive pay structure, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

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