Electrical Engineer Job Durham area,North Carolina USA,Engineering

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical systems and equipment in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production systems, utilities, and automation equipment while supporting plant uptime and operational performance goals.

Job Responsibilities

Handles projects of a high profile, complex nature that may involve groups inside and outside of the organization
Support operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical systems and equipment
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues affecting production and facility systems
Design, modify, and improve electrical systems including power distribution, motor control systems, and automation equipment
Support and lead capital projects including equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
Work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support automated manufacturing processes
Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on electrical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions
Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs for critical electrical assets
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC) and OSHA requirements and operate in accordance with Kymera Environmental, Health & Safety policies
Analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements for energy efficiency and process optimization
Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures and similar documents, accountable for improvements and new product activities which ensure workers safety, compliance with environmental regulations and integrate with the Company quality systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
2 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial, or process environments
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation)
Experience with PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley)
Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, and control systems
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in industrial environments

Preferred

Direct experience within a melt or metal powder environment
Professional Engineer (PE) license

Skills and Competencies

Deep technical problem-solving in high-energy systems
Ability to diagnose complex interactions between electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems
Strong sense of urgency in minimizing downtime and improving processes
Cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and metallurgy teams
Continuous improvement mindset focused on yield, efficiency, and equipment life
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.

Physical Requirements

Required to lift and /or move up to 10 lbs. (regularly); 25 lbs. (frequently); 50 lbs. (occasionally).
Ability to work in hot industrial environments and around energized equipment
Ability to work in tight or elevated spaces

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to high, precarious places and extreme heat.
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions.
Exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration and high levels of noise.
Exposure to noise, dust, high temperatures, and industrial hazards
On-call support for critical melt operations may be required

Kymera International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.