Project Electrical Engineer

Engineering Recruiting Experts; Wilmington (NC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation package

Pension (company-paid)

401(k) match

Bonuses and long-term incentives

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Engineering Recruiting Experts is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to lead the installation, modification, and startup of production and automation equipment at manufacturing sites in the U.S. and abroad.

This role requires directing trades teams, ensuring safety, setting up and debugging equipment, maintaining drawings, and coordinating material procurement with travel up to 50% and up to 100% during deployment phases, including international assignments.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years installing and commissioning production and PLC-based automation equipment.
• 2+ years with 480VAC and below power systems in manufacturing.
• Experience leading contractors.
• Machine controls setup: analog/digital I/O, control sequence logic, fail-safe states.
• Strong ability to read electrical drawings and schematics for troubleshooting.
• Hands-on skill with tools, instruments and measurement devices.
• Travel up to 50%, up to 100% during deployment phases, occasional international travel.
• U.S. citizens and permanent residents only; no sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Lead electrical and automation installation, debugging, troubleshooting and startup.
• Direct trades teams and contractors with a strong focus on safety.
• Set up and debug equipment before handoff to operations.
• Maintain installation drawings, checklists and parts lists.
• Procure and expedite materials for equipment builds.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Contractor supervision

Travel readiness

Educación

BS in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Electrical drawings

Descripción del empleo

About the Company

Our client is a Fortune 500 global manufacturer and an industry leader in materials science, with an outstanding benefits package: a 100% company-paid pension, 401(k) match, bonuses, long-term incentives, and full medical, dental and vision coverage. They also provide an excellent relocation package.

The Role

This is a hands-on, floor-focused role leading the installation, modification and startup of production and automation equipment at manufacturing sites in the U.S. and abroad.

• Lead electrical and automation installation, debugging, troubleshooting and startup
• Direct trades teams and contractors with a strong focus on safety
• Set up and debug equipment before handoff to operations
• Maintain installation drawings, checklists and parts lists
• Procure and expedite materials for equipment builds

Required

• BS in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• 2+ years installing and commissioning production and PLC-based automation equipment
• 2+ years with 480VAC and below power systems in manufacturing
• Experience leading contractors
• Machine controls setup: analog/digital I/O, control sequence logic, fail-safe states
• Strong ability to read electrical drawings and schematics for troubleshooting
• Hands‑on skill with tools, instruments and measurement devices
• Travel up to 50%, up to 100% during deployment phases, occasional international (China and Poland)
• U.S. citizens and permanent residents only; no sponsorship

Nice to Have

• Allen-Bradley PLC programming; Beckhoff, B&R or PC-based motion control
• Control system design for automated manufacturing equipment
• NEC/NFPA 70/OSHA knowledge

Schedule: 40+ hours, Monday through Friday. Extra hours and weekends may be needed depending on project phase.