Senior Electrical Engineer

Sealed Air Corporation; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain electrical systems and components supporting manufacturing, operations, and product development. You will create schematics, troubleshoot issues, and ensure adherence to safety standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams on project delivery, installation, and continuous improvement.

Relocation: Yes. Sealed Air values diverse talent and promotes equal opportunity across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with electrical systems, controls, motors, drives, PLCs.
• Familiar with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA and industry standards.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, controls and equipment.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and automation issues.
• Support installation, commissioning and startup of new equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards and policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, project engineers and vendors.
• Manage electrical projects including budgeting, scheduling and documentation.
• Evaluate and improve equipment reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Controls and automation

Root cause analysis

Project management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

What will you do as an Electrical Engineer at Sealed Air?

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems, equipment, and components. This role supports manufacturing, operations, facility, and product development initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, controls, and equipment.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and automation issues.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, project engineers, and vendors.
• Manage electrical projects including budgeting, scheduling, and documentation.
• Evaluate and improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

What skills will help you succeed?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, controls, motors, drives, PLCs, and power distribution.
• Experience with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and applicable industry standards.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, automation, packaging, or industrial systems.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial networking.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Key Skills

• Electrical design
• Power distribution
• Controls and automation
• Root cause analysis
• Project management
• Technical documentation

Relocation: Yes

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.