Senior Electrical Engineer


HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Graniteville, SC ONSITE
Position Type: Direct Hire
Hourly / Salary: Based on Experience
Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY

Overview

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will serve as the electrical subject-matter expert for designated production areas within a manufacturing plant. This role combines electrical engineering design, industrial automation, capital project management, and continuous improvement leadership to support operational excellence and equipment reliability.

You will lead mid- to large-scale capital equipment projects ($50K–$1M), oversee new machine installations, and ensure electrical systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards. This position requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise and cross-functional project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Plant Support

• Act as the electrical engineering lead for assigned plant areas, providing advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and process optimization

• Provide technical guidance to maintenance, production, and engineering teams on electrical and control system issues

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, plant policies, and regulatory requirements

Capital Projects & Equipment Upgrades

• Lead full lifecycle capital improvement projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, installation, and commissioning

• Translate operational requirements into safe, cost-effective electrical engineering solutions

• Coordinate internal stakeholders, automation integrators, OEMs, and external contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), IO checkout, equipment start-ups, and commissioning activities

Electrical Design & Automation Engineering

• Design and finalize electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control system architectures using Autodesk design tools

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications

• Define Bills of Materials (BOMs), spare parts strategies, and lifecycle management plans

• Perform equipment risk assessments and implement safety countermeasures, including lockout/tagout and machine safety systems

• Design and support PLC programming, HMI development, VFD configuration, servo systems, control networks, and industrial system integration

• Specify and procure electrical components, instrumentation, and automation hardware

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Strong background in industrial electrical engineering within a manufacturing environment

• Experience leading capital equipment projects and automation system implementations

• Technical expertise in PLC programming, HMI systems, VFDs, servo drives, control panels, and industrial communication networks

• Proficiency in electrical design software (Autodesk or equivalent CAD platforms)

• Demonstrated experience with system integration, commissioning, and production start-up support

• Knowledge of industrial electrical codes, safety standards, and risk mitigation practices

• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and quality

Key Competencies

• Electrical system design and troubleshooting

• Industrial automation and controls engineering

• Project management and cross-functional coordination

• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement

• Regulatory compliance and safety leadership

• Vendor management and contractor oversight

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