Process Control Engineer

Southwire Company; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in Florence, AL seeks a Electrical Engineer specializing in industrial control systems to join our manufacturing team. You will design, develop, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI solutions and contribute to the commissioning of new systems.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 3 years in an industrial setting; experience with ladder logic and PLC programming (Siemens/Rockwell) is strongly preferred. Knowledge of AC/DC circuits is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial / manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ladder logic/PLC programming, Siemens and Rockwell strongly preferred.
• Versatile in ladder logic and various PLC programming languages strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays, switches, photoeyes, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns.
• Develops new and modifies existing PLC and/or HMI applications, interfaces and embedded controls systems.
• Participates in set-up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems.
• Designs, develops, maintains and modifies instrumentations and control systems.
• Works independently as well as in a team environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Ladder logic

PLC programming

Siemens

Rockwell

Electrical control systems

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns.

Develops new and modifies existing PLC and/or HMI applications, interfaces and embedded controls systems.

Participates in set-up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems.

Designs, develops, maintains and modifies instrumentations and control systems.

Works independently as well as in a team environment.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.

Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial / manufacturing environment.

Preferred Education & Experience

Preferred 5 years' experience in industrial / manufacturing environment.

Experience and proficiency with ladder logic/PLC programming, Siemens and Rockwell strongly preferred.

Versatile in ladder logic and various PLC programming languages strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays, switches, photoeyes, etc.) strongly preferred.

Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring) preferred.

Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry and electrical concepts preferred.