Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Asheville, North Carolina

Full Time

The Electrical Engineer II reports to the Engineering Manager and will work across all departments and functional groups within the plant. Projects will include:

• Designing new control systems and upgrading existing ones.
• Assisting teams working on problems and improving processes.
• Documenting electrical systems through wiring diagrams, schematics.
• Writing clear, concise programs (Ladder Logic, Basic, Excel Macros, etc.) with remarks that explain the logic used.
• Improving safety related systems.

The Electrical Engineer II will support the plant by:

• Managing several projects at once while hitting budgets, milestones and completing projects on time.
• Estimating material, labor or construction costs for budgetary purposes.
• Leading or participating on teams.
• Using formal meetings with agendas and minutes and publishing meeting details.
• Providing guidance to employees with electrical/electronic questions.
• Developing and maintaining drawings and documents pertaining to electrical/electronic systems within the plant.
• Installing, maintaining, servicing and designing electronic systems.

The Electrical Engineer II will have the following skill set:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment control systems and logic.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent with AutoCAD packages.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills. A critical thinker.
• Ability to explain to, teach or train coworkers.
• In depth knowledge of electrical standards.
• Able to perform circuit design and analysis proficiently.
• Can actively read and manipulate electrical instruments to aid in troubleshooting or designing circuits.
• Excellent understanding of mathematics and physics.
• Ability to program or code from Excel to PLC ladder logic.

The Electrical Engineer II will have at least 3 - 7 years of related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Automation Direct PLC's, Wonderware, Visual Basic, Factory Talk, Panelview is a must.

An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering. If an Associate's Degree, must have documented plans for Bachelor's Degree to be considered.