Senior Electrical Engineer

Cardinal Glass, CG Greenland; Church Hill (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Glass is seeking an experienced Electrical/Automation Engineer to promote safety and lead engineering initiatives in a heavy industrial glass manufacturing setting in Tennessee. You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, develop SOWs, and oversee contractor activities for capital projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical or Automation Engineering and 5+ years of hands-on experience with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Beckhoff, VFDs, and AutoCAD/Inventor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial automation and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety across engineering and maintenance activities.
• Develop Scope of Work documents for mechanical, electrical, and civil needs.
• Oversee external contractors during maintenance and capital projects.
• Read, modify, and develop drawings using AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical or Inventor.
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, and system integration.
• Provide technical supervision and plant support.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Communication

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Beckhoff PLCs

VFDs

FactoryTalk WinCC

AutoCAD Electrical/Mechanical

Inventor

Job description

• Promote Safety: Maintain a proactive, zero-incident safety culture across all engineering and maintenance activities.
• Procedure Development: Partner with the Safety Department to review, revise, and develop robust safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Safe Cell Entry.
• Document Control: Review and approve "controlled" technical documentation on an annual basis to ensure compliance.
• VPP Support: Actively assist and support OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) initiatives and audits.
• Scope Development: Write comprehensive Scope of Work (SOW) documents covering mechanical, electrical, and civil requirements clear enough for external vendor bidding.
• Project Documentation: Develop detailed project schedules, timelines, costing spreadsheets, and equipment layouts.
• Contractor Management: Oversee external contractors and resources during general maintenance, equipment modifications, and major capital projects.
• Design & Drafting: Utilize Autodesk products (AutoCAD Mechanical/Electrical or Inventor) to read, modify, and develop engineering drawings.
• Equipment Installation: Lead the rigging, civil placement, mechanical/millwright setting, electrical powering, and system integration of new machinery.
• Commissioning: Direct full startup and commissioning phases to transition equipment smoothly to production.

Technical Supervision & Plant Support

• Supervise Technical Staff: Advise, mentor, and supervise multidisciplinary teams, including IT staff, various engineering disciplines, and skilled trades (mechanical and electrical).
• Production Support: Provide high‑level technical troubleshooting and engineering support for plant production equipment and industrial controls.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands‑on engineering experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment (glass manufacturing or continuous processing industry experience is highly preferred).
• Controls Expertise: Proven proficiency with industrial automation systems, specifically:
• Rockwell Automation / Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix Safety Processors and controls.
• Beckhoff PLC’s and Industrial Controls
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• HMI Platforms – i.e. FactoryTalk | WinCC
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (Electrical/Mechanical) or Inventor; deep understanding of civil, mechanical, and electrical integration requirements for heavy machinery.
• Leadership Traits: Strong supervisory skills with the ability to coordinate with engineers, IT professionals, and union or non‑union skilled trades.

Travel Required

No .

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