Senior Electrical Engineer

Sealed Air; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sealed Air seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain electrical systems and equipment across manufacturing and facilities. You will create schematics, diagnose issues, support installation and startup, and drive improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Relocation assistance is available as needed. The role requires collaboration with maintenance, operations, and vendors to optimize reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Project management

AutoCAD

EPLAN

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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:

• 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.

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air’s global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability -it’s about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success -meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it’s more than a goal, it’s an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.