Senior Electrical Engineer

TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries); Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TERREPOWER is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, equipment development, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing and remanufacturing environment. You will supervise engineers and technicians, prioritize projects, and develop capital plans to support operations.

The role covers electrical, mechanical, and automation systems, with responsibility for CAPEX, project delivery from concept to production handoff, and collaboration with Operations, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership or management experience in manufacturing or automation.
• Experience designing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or supporting industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage projects from concept through design, procurement, installation, and production handoff.
• Develop CAPEX projects focused on capacity, safety, quality, cost reduction, and process improvement.
• Design, develop, modify, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Product Engineering, Finance, and IT to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Project management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing/Automation Engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

PLCs

DAQ systems

Automation testing equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, equipment development, and continuous improvement activities within a manufacturing and remanufacturing environment. This position combines technical leadership, project management, equipment development, troubleshooting, and people management.

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, equipment development, and continuous improvement activities within a manufacturing and remanufacturing environment. This position combines technical leadership, project management, equipment development, troubleshooting, and people management.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with production equipment and test systems while also managing engineers and technicians, prioritizing projects, developing capital plans, and supporting broader operational objectives.

Manufactured and remanufactured product lines include solar panels, hydraulic pumps and motors, automotive electrical components such as fuel pumps and headlights, air disc brakes, and constant velocity shafts. This site also participates in R&D for new product lines.

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineers, engineering technicians, and maintenance technicians.
• Manage engineering projects from concept and justification through design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and production handoff.
• Develop and execute CAPEX projects focused on capacity, capability, safety, quality, cost reduction, and process improvement.
• Design, develop, modify, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, automated test systems, fixtures, and production tooling.
• Support electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, and automation systems used throughout manufacturing and testing operations.
• Develop and support automated test equipment and data-acquisition systems, including PLC-, DAQ-, and LabVIEW-based applications.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment, process, and product-related failures.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Product Engineering, Finance, and IT to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.
• Develop equipment specifications and technical requirements, and work with machine builders, integrators, vendors, and contractors.
• Evaluate new technologies and manufacturing methods to improve productivity, reliability, test capability, and automation.
• Establish preventive maintenance, calibration, documentation, and equipment-support practices for critical production and laboratory equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, test engineering, equipment engineering, or a related environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or supporting industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems and industrial controls.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects simultaneously.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, production personnel, vendors, and senior management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with LabVIEW, PLCs, industrial controls, DAQ systems, instrumentation, and automated testing.
• Experience with hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience developing or supporting end-of-line or functional test equipment.
• Experience with variable-frequency drives, motors, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with CAPEX development, equipment procurement, machine commissioning, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with CAD, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Experience in automotive, remanufacturing, heavy equipment, power electronics, or similar manufacturing environments.

About Us

About Us:

For over 35 years, TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) has been a leader in sustainable manufacturing, driving the circular economy by extending the life of essential products in the automotive and industrial markets.

Founded in 1987 in Daphne, Alabama by the Bigler family, TERREPOWER began as a small regional remanufacturer of starters and alternators. Our commitment to quality and innovation quickly earned us a reputation as a trusted name in the automotive industry.

Recognizing new challenges and opportunities, in 2019 we set our sights on EV battery upcycling-addressing one of the industry’s most pressing issues. Our engineering team pioneered solutions to extend EV battery life, pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation.

Recognizing that demand for solar panels would exceed availability and 100,000 tons of waste would potentially go into landfills by 2035, our team searched for an innovative way to upcycle solar panels. With an eye on the future, we developed ways to upcycle solar panels.

Rooted in family and community values, we’re proud to have second‑generation employees contributing to our legacy. Backed by Clearlake Capital, we’ve expanded our footprint into Europe with facilities in Spain, Italy, Denmark, Germany and Poland. We now sustainably manufacture and supply an assortment of nondiscretionary repair parts across more than 90 countries.

As we move forward under the TERREPOWER name, we remain committed to the same values that have always defined us: entrepreneurship, teamwork, customer-centered, sustainability, safety.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you become part of a company that is redefining how essential products are made, reused and repurposed to reduce waste and maximize resources.

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

• Purpose-Driven Work – Every day, your work will contribute to extending the useful life of essential products, keeping vehicles on the road and critical systems running.
• Innovative Mindset – We encourage creative problem‑solving and bold ideas to push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Global Reach, Local Impact – With operations in North America and Europe, we have a global presence but remain deeply connected to the communities we serve.
• Growth & Development – Whether you’re on the production floor, in engineering, or part of our corporate team, we invest in your success through training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Rooted in teamwork and shared values, our employees work together to tackle challenges and drive meaningful change.

TERREPOWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability unrelated to the ability to perform a job, sexual orientation, or transgender status to the extent protected by law. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success.