Specialist, Engineering Support

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:

SCUPP

The Specialist, Engineering Support position is a critical opportunity for accomplished, hands‑on professionals seeking to advance within a rigorous technical environment. Under experienced supervision, this role's focus is to provide technical support and enhance manufacturing performance by resolving complex equipment issues, driving advanced automation initiatives, and optimizing long‑term asset management. By applying expertise in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering, the Specialist, Engineering Support role will deliver technical leadership, mentor cross‑functional teams, and enact strategic improvements that reduce downtime, enhance safety standards, and support the enduring reliability of asset operations.

This position is integral to advancing safety protocols, optimizing automation systems, reinforcing quality assurance, and ensuring sustainable operational excellence across the organization.

• Provide technical support for engineering systems, including system monitoring and executing control tasks.
• Carry out routine tasks in support of product development, testing, or analysis, contributing to technical documentation and team deliverables.
• Maintain and compile technical documentation to support compliance and specification requirements.
• Execute structured engineering assignments, including basic electrical designs, schematics, or system layouts and fundamental analysis at the component and system element level.
• Support testing activities, compile test data, and produce straightforward design and technical summaries.
• Collaborate effectively with operators, electricians, engineers, and cross‑functional peers.
• Ensure adherence to project standards and operational requirements through accurate documentation and reporting.
• Minimize downtime, advance safety protocols, optimize automation systems, promote quality assurance, and ensure sustainable reliability throughout the facility.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting in complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls systems.
• Lead reliability initiatives, conduct RCAs, and implement continuous improvement projects.

High School Diploma

Specialized Degree:
Trade school, technical training, or relevant certifications in industrial maintenance or reliability

5-7 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: industrial maintenance or reliability

Certifications/Licenses:

• Vibration analysis, thermal imaging, motor testing, or lubrication
• Advanced PLC programming or troubleshooting proficiency (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• CMMS/EAM systems

Specialized Degree:

• Advanced PLC programming or troubleshooting proficiency (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.)

8-11 Years of experience

Field(s) of Expertise:

• Advanced PLC programming or troubleshooting proficiency (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.)

Does this role manage Southwire team members:
No

Domestic - less than 20% of time

Driving - 20% of time

Moving - 20% of time

Standing - 60% of…