Engineer II, Electrical (Pull Resources) - Southwire Company

Southwire Job Description

Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering, the Electrical Engineer II will design, budget, and manage installations of engineered electrical control systems for both capital projects and continuous improvement projects associated with the plant operations. This individual will also provide technical assistance to plant electronic technicians in diagnosis of electrical malfunctions, determination of necessary repairs, elimination of the cause of the malfunctions as well as implement solutions to improve efficiency and quality assurance

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns
• Experience and proficiency with ladder logic/PLC programming, Siemens and Rockwell preferred
• Develops new and modifies existing PLC and/or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls systems.
• The design, installation/integration, and commissioning of new equipment into existing processes and machinery.
• 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.)
• Designs, develops, maintains, and modifies instrumentations and control systems
• Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring).
• Competency in Electrical CAD
• Possess and maintain a thorough knowledge of all equipment operations, maintenance procedures, safety polices, and operating standards.

Job Description Part 2

Education, Experience, Skills:
Required:
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Specialized Degree: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree
Years of Experience: 3+ Years
Field of Expertise: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering in Manufacturing Environment
Preferred:
Certificates: PMP
Preferred Field of Expertise: Prior Experience in the Wire and Cable Manufacturing Industry

Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, and Certificates:

• Working knowledge of power distribution, networks, PLC, HMI, and drive hardware and software.
• Ability to read and create schematic drawings using AutoCAD software.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with Operators, Technicians, Management and others.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Must possess a sense of urgency and ownership when working within time constraints.
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Spans of Control: 
Reports to: Manager, Engineering
Scope: Single Location

Travel, Physical Requirements Working Conditions, and Equipment: 
Travel: Domestic- Up to 25%
Workplace Setting: In Office/On Site 4+ days a week

Physical Requirements: 
Carrying/Lifting: 15%
Standing: 10%
Sitting: 25%
Walking: 50%

Working Conditions:
Office, Plant Floor Various Shifts, Overtime, Weekends, Holidays, Extreme Cold/Heat, Loud Noise

Equipment: 
Computer/Keyboard, Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, Hard Hat

Competencies