Lead Engineer CableTech; tm Services

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.

How will you power what’s possible?

Location:

Cofer Center

Develops engineering solutions across operations, production, construction, and maintenance environments to enhance efficiency and performance. Analyzes engineering processes and identifies opportunities to improve system reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Implements multidisciplinary engineering practices to optimize functionality and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Acts as a specialist in application engineering, providing high-level technical expertise and guidance across multiple application engineering projects, ensuring optimal system designs and implementations.
• Advises senior leadership, managers, and teams on application solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and providing insights on industry trends, innovations, and best practices.
• Designs and develops industry-leading application systems, leading the design, testing, and optimization of complex systems that meet both internal and external requirements.
• Applies highly developed engineering principles to solve complex application design challenges, analyzing system performance data to identify areas for improvement and ensuring all solutions meet high-quality standards.
• Coordinates externally with clients and stakeholders to understand system requirements, define project terms, and ensure successful implementation and integration of application systems.
• Develops actionable insights from performance data and industry trends, translating findings into strategic recommendations for improving application systems and operational efficiency.
• Consults on cross-functional projects, working with other departments to ensure application systems are integrated smoothly with existing business processes and technologies.
• Provides guidance to junior engineers and technical staff, coaching and mentoring them on best practices in application engineering and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Implements systems to enhance the overall application engineering process, ensuring that new systems are developed in alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and cost objectives.

Bachelor's Degree

Years of

Experience:

8-11 Years

Master's Degree

Years of

Experience:

12-14 Years

Does this role manage Southwire Team Members:
No

Domestic, occasionally international - up to 50% of time

Carrying/Lifting - 5% of time/Weight 10

Driving - 5% of time

Moving - 5% of time

Standing - 5% of time

Sitting - 75% of time

Walking - 5% of time

Office

Laboratory

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

Extreme Heat/Cole

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety Vest

Power Tools

• Action Oriented
• Balances
• Stakeholders
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Nimble
• Learning Plans and Aligns Skills
• Agile Methodology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Analytical Skills
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Investigation
• Team Building
• Automation Engineering
• Design Process Engineering Drawings
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

• 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

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.