Our client, a long-standing industrial motor installation, repair, and service company based in the wake forest area, is looking for an Industrial Electrical Engineer to join its field service team. In this hands-on role, you'll travel to customer facilities across the region to diagnose and fix complex motor, drive, and power distribution problems that keep industrial operations running. It's a strong opportunity for a skilled electrical engineer who works well with customers.
Job Responsibilities -
- Diagnose and resolve faults across motors, VFDs, soft starters, breakers, switchgear, and control circuits.
- Perform voltage, current, and insulation resistance testing to find the root cause of recurring failures.
- Analyze schematics, wiring diagrams, and drive parameters to evaluate system performance.
- Integrate motor and drive equipment with PLC and SCADA control systems.
- Lead technical troubleshooting during equipment installations, startups, and commissioning.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance to field service technicians on complex jobs.
- Present findings and repair recommendations directly to customers on site.
- Complete accurate service reports, test records, and time documentation.
Job Requirements -
- Degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology, or equivalent hands-on industrial electrical experience.
- Proven troubleshooting experience with three-phase motors, VFDs, soft starters, and motor control circuits.
- Experience working on electrical systems ranging from 113V to 1,300V.
- Proficient with multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters, and similar diagnostic equipment.
- Solid understanding of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.
- Confident communicator who is comfortable working directly with customers.
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and willingness to travel regionally, including occasional overnights and on-call coverage.
- 7+ years of industrial electrical troubleshooting experience preferred; switchgear, PLC/SCADA, or rotating equipment knowledge a plus.