Sr. Electrical Engineer

About the role

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries, focusing on the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and other advanced technologies. We are part of a network of global businesses that offer cutting-edge technologies and services. We are dedicated to fostering career growth, driving groundbreaking talent programs, and promoting equal opportunities and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Specify and support installation of transformers, switchgear, MCCs, panelboards, and associated protection systems.
• Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and power quality (harmonics, voltage stability, etc.)
• Provide advanced electrical engineering support to maintenance and operations teams during equipment failures and system disturbances.
• Perform root cause analysis on electrical failures, including power interruptions, equipment faults, and system instability.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of electrical failures.
• Establish and optimize preventive maintenance programs for electrical infrastructure (transformers, breakers, relays, cables).
• Develop testing programs including thermography, insulation resistance testing, relay testing, and power quality monitoring.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify failure trends and proactively address risks.
• Support lifecycle management and replacement planning for electrical assets.
• Lead or support capital projects involving electrical systems, including equipment installations, plant expansions, and infrastructure modernization.
• Drive initiatives to improve electrical system reliability and reduce downtime.
• Identify and implement system upgrades (e.g., redundancy, improved monitoring).
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and power usage optimization.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA, and all applicable codes and regulations.
• Support arc flash studies, labeling, and hazard mitigation strategies.
• Enforce safe electrical work practices including LOTO and PPE requirements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 14001 and IATF 16949.
• Maintain accurate electrical documentation including single-line diagrams and as-built drawings.
• Act as subject matter expert for facility electrical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• 5–10 years of experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments required.
• Strong experience with facility electrical power distribution systems required.
• Knowledge of electrical protection systems and power system analysis required.
• Experience with NFPA, NEC, and OSHA standards required.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with power system analysis software (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower) preferred.
• Experience working with utilities and incoming power systems preferred.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems (support level) preferred.
• CAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure preferred.