Electrical Engineer Automation
On-site · Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Electrical Engineer Automation focused on leading and delivering CAPEX projects from concept to completion. Responsibilities include managing CAPEX initiatives, providing detailed electrical and automation engineering across instrumentation, PLCs, and power distribution, collaborating with operations for technical support and process improvements, troubleshooting industrial equipment, and driving process-data-driven optimization. Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 3-8 years of hands-on industrial electrical and automation experience; strong problem-solving and safety orientation; proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; knowledge of NFPA/NIEC standards and Rockwell PLCs; familiarity with automation communications and drive/motor troubleshooting.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering holder with 3-8 years of hands-on experience planning and installing electrical equipment and automation controls in an industrial setting.
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (preferred) with proven project management success.
- Experience troubleshooting and optimizing electrical control systems for production machinery.
- Strong understanding of industrial safety protocols and construction methods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Auto-CAD for engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of equipment, machine design standards, safety principles (ANSI, ASTM, FM, NFPA, IEC), and electrical codes (NFPA-70 & NFPA-70E).
- Familiarity with database systems for process control applications.
- Expertise in installing and programming Rockwell Automation PLC systems.
- Working knowledge of automation communication systems.
- Ability to install, set up, and troubleshoot AC/DC drives and motors.
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