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Southwire Company · 1 day ago

Engineer, Electrical II

Carrollton, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, known for its innovative technology and solutions. The Electrical Engineer II role involves troubleshooting machine control systems, improving efficiency, and designing PLC and HMI systems for new projects.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency, reliability, or quality concerns

Experience and proficiency with PLC programming using multiple languages, including Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram (FBD), Statement List (STL), and Structured Control Language (SCL), with Siemens and Rockwell platforms preferred

Designs and updates PLC, HMI, and variable frequency drive systems for troubleshooting and new project development

Participates in set-up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems

Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry, electrical concepts, SCADA systems, etc

Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays, switches, photo eyes, etc.)

Designs, develops, maintains, and modifies instrumentations and control systems

Intermediate knowledge of IT/OT networking. SQL experience preferred

Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring), including the ability to lead their own project from inception to implementation

Competency in Electrical CAD

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Availability on nights and weekends as needed to support manufacturing

Ability to work in the plant 5 days per week

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Qualification

PLC programmingElectrical CADACDC circuitrySCADA systemsIT/OT networkingSiemens Certified ProgrammerAction orientedTeam collaborationCustomer focus

Required

Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or Similar

5+ years of experience

Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency, reliability, or quality concerns

Designs and updates PLC, HMI, and variable frequency drive systems for troubleshooting and new project development

Participates in set-up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems

Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry, electrical concepts, SCADA systems, etc

Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays, switches, photo eyes, etc.)

Designs, develops, maintains, and modifies instrumentations and control systems

Intermediate knowledge of IT/OT networking

Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring), including the ability to lead their own project from inception to implementation

Competency in Electrical CAD

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Availability on nights and weekends as needed to support manufacturing

Ability to work in the plant 5 days per week

Preferred

Siemens Certified Programmer

SQL experience preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited growth opportunities

Company

Southwire Company

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Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools

Founded in 1937

Carrollton, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://southwire.com

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