Senior Electrical Engineer

JTEKT Automotive, 5932 Commerce Blvd., MORRISTOWN, Tennessee, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The primary purpose of this position is to provide electrical engineering support for the Production Engineering Department in the support of equipment. This includes ensuring that new equipment meets the specifications of JATM and also includes troubleshooting support of existing equipment.

• Provide complex engineering services for manufacturing and maintenance.
• Must support JATM philosophy and policy.
• Plan and schedule work and projects.
• Performance programming changes as assigned.
• Administer process changes in engineering documents.
• Maintain PLC/HMI/Vision/DMC/Robot programs, backup files for assigned manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze process / equipment problems for long‑term solutions.
• Make engineering reports for process development or troubleshooting.
• Write and prepare detailed electrical specifications for new equipment.
• Write PLC/HMI/Vision/DMC/Robot programming for new equipment.
• Participate in run‑off and grooming activities.
• Performs equipment capability studies.
• Assess spare part problems and needs and make appropriate changes.
• Participate in Kaizen teams.
• Continuously improve assigned area processes.
• Maintain data in backup system for equipment.
• Performs housekeeping duties as required.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

Other jobs as assigned by supervisor.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Proven hands on equipment troubleshooting.
• Problem solving ability.
• Safety oriented.
• Work without close supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• PC hardware / software set‑up, back‑up, configuration.
• PC networking / communication.
• Electrical drawing interpretation.
• CAD capability for electrical design and documentation.
• Hands on wiring:
  Control, low/high voltage.
• Mechanical reasoning skills.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of NFPA/NEC policies.
• Knowledge of RIA policies
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to work overtime is an essential function of the position.

• BSEE or BA Degree in Electrical / Electronics with a minimum 8 years of experience in job related field.
• Equipment troubleshooting experience for high volume manufacturing.
• Equipment P.M. and maintenance experience.
• PLC programming experience.
• Basic CNC programming experience.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10-20% of time.