EGGER North America · 13 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Lexington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEGGER North America is a leading company in the wood products industry, and they are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer for their automated particleboard manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC. The role involves taking ownership of electrical systems, leading troubleshooting efforts, and mentoring maintenance personnel while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Building Materials
Hiring Manager
Jessica Ostroska
Responsibilities
Design and implement electrical systems for automated machinery including wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts
Personally lead installation, commissioning, and upgrades of electrical systems — hands-on
Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and production teams to ensure fully integrated systems
Respond directly and physically to electrical faults or breakdowns
Lead hands-on troubleshooting of drives, sensors, PLCs, and power systems
Prioritize multiple faults, determine root causes, and execute long-term corrective actions
Develop and implement preventive maintenance routines and reliability strategies
Monitor equipment performance and lead repairs or upgrades personally when required
Maintain and optimize critical spare parts inventory
Serve as a mentor and technical authority for the plant electricians
Train and guide maintenance personnel on standards, safety, and troubleshooting practices
Lead daily work execution, take over complex tasks personally, and ensure quality of work
Plan and execute electrical projects from concept through commissioning
Supervise contractors or external partners when necessary
Maintain full documentation of systems, modifications, and procedures
Ensure compliance with all electrical codes, safety protocols, and plant regulations
Perform risk assessments and enforce high safety standards during execution
Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support
Be ready to be on-site when needed — not only available by phone
Qualification
Required
2+ years of hands-on experience in system integration, commissioning, field design, and electrical installation or maintenance in industrial environments
Reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and E-Plan (European-style)
Electrical installation, wiring, and cable routing
Diagnosing and working with PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.)
Drives (frequency converters, soft starters), sensors, and analog signal processing
Metric system and field measurement techniques
Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support
Be ready to be on-site when needed — not only available by phone
General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so
Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours
Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment
Benefits
Training and Development
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Company
EGGER North America
As the global leader in wood-based materials, EGGER’s innovative decors and textured surfaces are trusted by architects, designers and fabricators worldwide.
10001+ employees
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