Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Manufacturing Electrical Engineer – Automation & Industry

Location: Middlesex, NC

Pay: $79.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer designs, specifies, and implements electrical systems, automation solutions, and manufacturing technologies to improve production equipment, process safety, quality, and efficiency. This role supports machine controls, PLC programming, electrical safety systems, Industry 4.0 initiatives, predictive maintenance, and capital equipment projects. The engineer collaborates with manufacturing, maintenance, environmental health and safety (EHS), purchasing, and quality teams to standardize electrical systems and improve manufacturing performance. The position also supports continuous improvement, technical troubleshooting, equipment validation, and the implementation of applicable industry standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Standardize electrical systems and designs across manufacturing operations.
• Develop plant electrical infrastructure plans that support capacity needs, cost savings, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Specify and implement electrical components, PLC logic, machine controls, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and material handling systems.
• Define and implement machine safeguarding requirements and electrical safety systems.
• Standardize and verify safety-related electrical designs and coordinate third-party safety reviews.
• Support electrical safety programs and EHS engineering projects.
• Lead and support Industry 4.0 initiatives, including manufacturing data collection, real-time dashboards, and equipment connectivity.
• Develop architectures that support communication between machines, control systems, and operators.
• Implement predictive maintenance systems, equipment monitoring, and fault-code alerts.
• Develop PLC programming and data collection solutions to analyze manufacturing performance and improve processes.
• Support automation initiatives, capital expenditure projects, and manufacturing engineering improvements.
• Establish PLC programming standards, error-proofing strategies, and automation practices.
• Design manufacturing processes that meet internal and external quality requirements, including AS9100 and applicable NADCAP requirements.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize capital utilization.
• Collaborate with electrical suppliers and purchasing teams to procure equipment, tooling, and supplies.
• Partner with maintenance teams to improve predictive maintenance programs for critical processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes with operators and technical teams, including fabrication, assembly, measurement, and product testing.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support equipment and process sign-off activities, define electrical run-off criteria, and prepare equipment support documentation.
• Apply AIAG or equivalent methods for Measurement System Analysis (MSA), process capability analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Support capital project launches through established launch processes to ensure equipment and processes are ready for production.
• Perform electronic engineering tasks, including system architecture and circuit design, to meet functional, performance, and environmental requirements.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging electronic technologies and design solutions.
• Mentor team members in manufacturing engineering practices, process improvement, and Lean concepts.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, qualifying refugee, or qualifying asylee.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, manufacturing equipment, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and support manufacturing process improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, EHS, and purchasing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related electrical engineering discipline.
• Experience designing and standardizing electrical safety systems and EHS-related equipment.
• Experience with electronic system fault diagnostics, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience designing and implementing electrical systems for automation projects.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, predictive maintenance, and human-machine interfaces (HMI).
• Experience with PLC programming, industrial controls, and manufacturing data systems.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, process capability analysis, SPC, MSA, and FMEA.
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects and manufacturing process launches.
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, or other manufacturing quality standards.