Senior Electrical Engineer

Armacell

Mebane (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including medical,

401(k) and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Training and development resources

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Armacell is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support multi-site capital projects, electrical controls design, and industrial automation initiatives. You will lead automation upgrades, design control architectures, manage vendor integration, and support commissioning across manufacturing sites.

Preferred candidates have 7+ years in manufacturing, strong Rockwell Automation experience, and the ability to travel 20–30% of the time.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology and 7+ years in manufacturing.
Strong ability to read, develop, and maintain electrical schematics and documentation.
Proven experience troubleshooting complex automation and electrical systems.
Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms and related software.
Willingness to travel 20–30% to North American sites.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and integrate PLC and HMI systems (Rockwell platforms).
Support migrations from legacy Rockwell systems to Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
Develop electrical requirements, control architectures, equipment layouts, and automation standards.
Maintain and update electrical documentation and version control.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, drives, and instrumentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote standardization and modernization.

Skills

PLC/HM I development

Electrical controls design

Troubleshooting automation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation platforms

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

RSLogix5/500

Job description

Armacell provides numerous and diverse career opportunities. Add your talent to ours and make a difference around the world!

The year 1954 marked a significant milestone in thermal insulation history. Armstrong’s R&D Project Number 54013, developed by three innovators, evolved into ArmaFlex, the world’s first flexible, closed-cell elastomeric foam for equipment insulation. This product revolutionized the insulation industry. Today, 70 years later, ArmaFlex continues to be a pillar of Armacell’s success.

The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as a key technical resource supporting multi‑site capital projects, electrical controls design, and industrial automation initiatives. This role provides expertise in PLC/HMI development, electrical controls integration, troubleshooting, and the standardization of equipment control systems.

You will lead automation upgrades, design control architectures, manage vendor integration, and support system commissioning at multiple Armacell manufacturing sites. This is a high‑impact, hands‑on engineering role that drives reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the region.

What Armacell can offer you

Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing.
Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance‑based salary incentive programs.
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays and 120 hours of PTO.
Training and educational resources on our personalized learning management system.
Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

Job Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Engineering

Design, program, and integrate PLC and HMI systems (Rockwell Automation platforms)
Support migrations from legacy Rockwell systems (RSLogix5/500, PanelBuilder32) to Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View
Develop electrical requirements, control system architectures, equipment layouts, and automation standards
Maintain and update corporate electrical and controls documentation, schematics, and version control

Capital Project Engineering

Provide controls engineering support for large‑scale capital projects across multiple plants
Manage and execute electrical and controls projects, including automation upgrades, equipment integration, process control enhancements, and infrastructure modifications, from planning to implementation, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Develop detailed electrical and control system specifications
Evaluate and select equipment suppliers; partner with Purchasing and plant teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Support equipment installation, commissioning, and startup

Plant Support & Troubleshooting

Provide hands‑on troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, drives, electrical systems, sensors, and instrumentation
Support maintenance and engineering teams during machine issues, upgrades, and system improvements
Administer and manage Rockwell AssetCentre for the Americas region, including security and control‑system asset management

Training & Collaboration

Develop and deliver PLC and electrical troubleshooting training for maintenance and plant engineering teams
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including corporate engineering, maintenance, operations, and EHS
Promote consistency, standardization, and modernization across all regional facilities

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong ability to read, develop, and maintain electrical schematics and documentation
Proven experience independently troubleshooting complex automation and electrical systems
Hands‑on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms:
Experience with Ultraware, DriveExecutive, and Allen‑Bradley PowerFlex drive systems
Experience with DC drives, motors, and servos
Experience managing Rockwell security and authorization
Familiarity with sensors, thermocouples, RTDs, and other instrumentation
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to electrical safety, automation, and environmental compliance (e.g., NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA).
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or other electrical design software is preferred.
Ability to travel 20–30% to North American sites
Strong communication, problem‑solving, and project management skills
Armacell does not provide employment‑based immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Applicants requiring CPT, OPT, STEM‑OPT, H‑1B, O‑1, E‑3, TN, or similar immigration sponsorship cannot be considered.