Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Radiant Systems Inc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Systems Inc. in Wilmington, NC seeks a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to lead electrical engineering activities for manufacturing equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and ongoing optimization.

The role requires hands-on expertise with PLCs, PC-based controls, and industrial automation in a plant setting. You will collaborate with system integrators, machine builders, and maintenance teams, review electrical drawings, and drive safety and quality through projects while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years manufacturing or related engineering experience.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems up to 480VAC.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and controls.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for manufacturing equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot PLC, PC-based controls, machine controls, analog/digital I/O, and control systems.
• Develop and modify PLC/control software and industrial automation systems.
• Manage project plans, schedules, timelines, safety, and quality requirements.
• Work with system integrators, machine builders, technicians, maintenance teams, and contractors.
• Review and modify electrical drawings, schematics, machine specifications, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate equipment compatibility and redesign electrical components when required.
• Procure and expedite materials for equipment installations.
• Provide technical training to technicians and contractors.

Skills

PLC/PC-based control systems

Allen-Bradley/Beckhoff/B&R PLCs

SCADA/HMI

Electro-mechanical systems

Industrial automation

Reading drawings/schematics

Troubleshooting industrial equipment

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer with strong manufacturing and industrial automation experience to lead electrical engineering activities for equipment installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and modification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for manufacturing equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot PLC, PC-based controls, machine controls, analog/digital I/O, and control systems.
• Develop and modify PLC/control software and industrial automation systems.
• Manage project plans, schedules, timelines, safety, and quality requirements.
• Work with system integrators, machine builders, technicians, maintenance teams, and contractors.
• Review and modify electrical drawings, schematics, machine specifications, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate equipment compatibility and redesign electrical components when required.
• Procure and expedite materials for equipment installations.
• Provide technical training to technicians and contractors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or related engineering experience.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems up to 480VAC.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and controls.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and safety focus.

Preferred Skills

• PLC / PC-based control systems
• Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, or B&R PLC/Motion Control
• SCADA / HMI
• PID control and industrial automation
• Electro‑mechanical systems
• NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA knowledge
• Project scope, budgeting, and scheduling
• Optical fiber manufacturing experience
• Primarily onsite in a manufacturing/plant environment.
• Approximately 40+ hours per week, Monday–Friday.
• Occasional adjusted hours and weekends may be required.
• Travel is required, including travel to manufacturing sites in North Carolina and potentially international locations.
• Role requires hands‑on interaction with industrial equipment and plant‑floor activities.

Ideal Candidate

Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer with 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong PLC and industrial automation expertise, and hands‑on experience with equipment startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and controls integ