Electrical Engineer

Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Engineer to support our technical textiles manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all electrical systems, automation platforms, and control equipment. The Electrical Engineer will work closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, support capital projects, and drive continuous improvement in a high-speed, high-precision environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve electrical and automation issues with production equipment, including PLCs, drives, motors, and sensors.

Provide technical support to maintenance teams and assist with root cause analysis (RCA) of equipment failures.

System Design & Upgrades

Support the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical systems and automation upgrades.

Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation.

Project Engineering

Participate in or lead capital improvement and equipment upgrade projects.

Assist with vendor selection, cost estimation, and implementation of electrical and control systems.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and other applicable safety and regulatory standards.

Conduct risk assessments and support plant safety initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize energy usage.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements using Six Sigma, Lean, or TPM methodologies.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

2+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting (textiles, paper, plastics, or similar preferred).

Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI systems.

Working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, and industrial power distribution.

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read electrical schematics and ladder logic.

Preferred:

Experience in textile or nonwovens manufacturing.

Knowledge of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, etc.).

Familiarity with CMMS systems and electrical safety programs (LOTO, arc flash analysis).

Understanding of continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, TPM).

Working Conditions

Full-time, on-site role in a manufacturing environment.

Some off-shift or weekend support may be required for installations or troubleshooting.

Occasional travel for training or equipment support at other sites.