Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Onsite

All work will be onsite

Trenton, SC 29847

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, and continuously improving electrical control systems within a manufacturing environment. This role requires strong expertise in Allen Bradley PLC systems, industrial automation, and plant-level electrical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong work ethic who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is capable of managing capital and expense budgets to support plant objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Modify existing equipment for continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

• Design, develop, and oversee all aspects of electrical control systems.

• Troubleshoot and program Allen Bradley PLC systems.

• Support production and maintenance through PLC modifications and troubleshooting.

• Manage contractors and maintenance technicians supporting electrical projects.

• Collaborate with equipment designers and vendors by providing clear technical specifications.

• Manage capital and expense budgets to meet plant objectives.

• Ensure compliance with equipment safety standards including NFPA 70E arc flash requirements.

• Support industrial ethernet communication and machine network layout.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and industrial automation.

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming PLC systems.

• Strong work ethic and self-starter mindset.

• Experience managing capital and expense budgets in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial production settings.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs, remote I/O, HMIs, and Rockwell software.

• Programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs.

• Experience with Allen Bradley variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servo drives.

• Industrial ethernet communication and machine network layout.

• Equipment safety knowledge including:

o Hardware design

o Component selection

o Risk assessment process

o Arc flash compliance per NFPA 70E

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Experience managing contractors and maintenance technicians.

• Ability to design and oversee full electrical control systems lifecycle.

• Experience working cross-functionally in plant Continuous Flow Teams (CFTs).

Work Environment & Culture

• Team-oriented manufacturing environment.

• Long-term career growth potential.

• Strong benefits package.

• Annual performance bonus eligibility (10%).