Senior Electrical EngineerOnsiteAll work will be onsiteTrenton, SC 29847The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, and continuously improving electrical control systems within a manufacturing environment. This role requires strong expertise in Allen Bradley PLC systems, industrial automation, and plant-level electrical infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong work ethic who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is capable of managing capital and expense budgets to support plant objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Modify existing equipment for continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
- Design, develop, and oversee all aspects of electrical control systems.
- Troubleshoot and program Allen Bradley PLC systems.
- Support production and maintenance through PLC modifications and troubleshooting.
- Manage contractors and maintenance technicians supporting electrical projects.
- Collaborate with equipment designers and vendors by providing clear technical specifications.
- Manage capital and expense budgets to meet plant objectives.
- Ensure compliance with equipment safety standards including NFPA 70E arc flash requirements.
- Support industrial ethernet communication and machine network layout.
Must-Have Qualifications- 3+ years of experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and industrial automation.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming PLC systems.
- Strong work ethic and self-starter mindset.
- Experience managing capital and expense budgets in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial production settings.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
Required Technical Skills- Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs, remote I/O, HMIs, and Rockwell software.
- Programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs.
- Experience with Allen Bradley variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servo drives.
- Industrial ethernet communication and machine network layout.
- Equipment safety knowledge including:
- Hardware design
- Component selection
- Risk assessment process
- Arc flash compliance per NFPA 70E
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Experience managing contractors and maintenance technicians.
- Ability to design and oversee full electrical control systems lifecycle.
- Experience working cross-functionally in plant Continuous Flow Teams (CFTs).
Work Environment & Culture- Team-oriented manufacturing environment.
- Long-term career growth potential.
- Strong benefits package.
- Annual performance bonus eligibility (10%).
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