Electrical Engineer III
On-siteWilmington, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead electrical discipline support for equipment construction, installation, debug, and startup across domestic and international manufacturing sites, spending the majority of time on the floor. Supervise internal and contract engineering techs during demolition, construction, testing, and conversion of production equipment while developing project plans to meet safety and quality goals. Perform hands-on troubleshooting, modify software for process control, and re-design components to reduce costs and solve interferences. Interface with system integrators to deliver integrated process equipment systems on-time and on-budget. Create and modify documentation, including drawing packages and installation checklists, and provide training to technicians on new installation procedures. Manage multiple work streams while traveling to sites in North Carolina and overseas locations.
Required Qualifications
- BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Knowledge of power systems for 480VAC and below
- Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices
- Must be flexible with the ability to manage multiple work streams in a team environment adjusting to changing priorities with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach
- Works well in a team environment, is a self-starter and results oriented & effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project, department, and site leaders
- Must be available for travel ranging from a few days to a few weeks during project initiation and full-time during deployment
- Must be available for adjusted hours and weekends based on project life cycle
- Must be available for travel to Company Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina (Concord, Winston-Salem, Hickory, Newton, and Wilmington) and overseas sites in India, China, and Europe
Desired Qualifications
- Equipment or software experience: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, MS Office suite including Power Point, Excel, Word
- PLC and PC based systems, Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control, B&R PLC Control, A-B PLC / Motion Control, Automated equipment systems experience
- Knowledge of regulations applicable to area of expertise and works to ensure compliance (NEC, NFPA70, OSHA, etc.)
- Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach
- Displays a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, addresses issues and problems proactively
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Project management experience, including developing project scope, budgets and schedules
- Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process
- Technical skills for future assignments with other Company Departments
- PLC code development to achieve desired operation/throughput of new and existing production equipment
- SCADA/HMI development, PID control theory knowledge, Electro/mechanical technical understanding
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