Jobs · Engineering · Mississippi

Electrical Engineer II

Southwire Company · Starkville, MS · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns
  • 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
  • Designs, develops, maintains, and modifies instrumentations and control systems
  • Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring)

Qualifications

  • Experience and proficiency with ladder logic/PLC programming, Siemens and Rockwell preferred
  • 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.)
  • Competency in Electrical CAD
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
  • 3+ years of experience

Working conditions

  • Plant Floor
  • Various Shifts
  • Weekends & Holidays
  • Extreme Heat/Cold
  • Heights/Elevated Platforms
  • Confined Spaces
  • Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals
  • Loud Noise Equipment
  • Computer/Keyboard

Physical requirements

  • Kneeling/Stooping: 10%
  • Standing: 30%
  • Sitting: 10%
  • Walking: 40%
  • Pushing/Pulling: 5%
  • Carrying/Lifting up to 50 lbs: 5%

Benefits

  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave & More

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