A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: BWP
Job Summary
Job Summary/Objective:
Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering, the Electrical Engineer II troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns.
Key Responsibilities:
• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns
• Experience and proficiency with ladder logic/PLC programming, Siemens and Rockwell preferred
• Develops new and modifies existing PLC and/or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls systems.
• Participates in set-up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems.
• Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry and electrical concepts
• Versatile in ladder logic and various PLC programming languages. Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays, switches, photoeyes, etc.)
• Designs, develops, maintains, and modifies instrumentations and control systems
• Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring).
• Competency in Electrical CAD
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Required Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Specialized Degree: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Years of Experience: 3+ Years
Field of Expertise: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering in Manufacturing Environment
Preferred Certificates: PMP
Preferred Field of Expertise: Prior Experience in the Wire and Cable Manufacturing Industry
Other Preferred Skills, Licenses and Certifications
Travel
Travel: Domestic- Up to 10%
Workplace Setting: In Office/On Site 5 days a week
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting: 15%
Standing: 10%
Sitting: 25%
Walking: 50%
Working Conditions
Office, Plant Floor Various Shifts, Overtime, Weekends, Holidays, Extreme Cold/Heat, Loud Noise
Competencies
Action Oriented
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Nimble Learning
Plans and Aligns
Skills
Benefits We Offer:
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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