Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Crane Currency is hiring a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer in Dalton, MA. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead impactful electrical projects and keep critical manufacturing systems running at their best.

As a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, maintaining, and improving electrical power distribution and industrial control systems across our Dalton facility. You will support a complex manufacturing environment, ensuring reliability across medium- and low-voltage systems while partnering closely with maintenance and operations teams. This role is critical in driving safe, efficient electrical operations, including coordinating planned outages, executing switching procedures, and maintaining compliance programs.

You'll also contribute to a wide range of capital and maintenance projects, giving you the opportunity to grow your technical expertise and lead impactful initiatives across the site.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic manufacturing environment with diverse technical challenges

Coordinate closely with electricians, maintenance personnel, and contractors to plan and execute work safely and efficiently

Develop and implement electrical outage plans and switching procedures

Update and maintain electrical documentation including one-line diagrams and system records

Support and oversee installation, commissioning, and performance validation of electrical systems

Assist in developing training materials, procedures, and technical documentation

Evaluate vendor proposals and coordinate external services (electrical, fabrication, structural, etc.)

Ensure equipment performance meets operational expectations and reliability targets

Required:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Distribution, or commensurate experience

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems and industrial equipment

Ability to develop and evaluate technical specifications

Project management and budgeting experience

Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

Preferred:

3–5+ years experience in industrial electrical systems (power distribution, MCCs, drives)

Experience in manufacturing or process industries

Experience with electrical infrastructure (switch gear, transformers, MCCs) and variable frequency drives

Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, arc flash analysis, and NFPA 70E compliance

AutoCAD experience and ability to maintain electrical drawings

The salary range for this role is $115,000 – 130,000 annually. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.