Electrical Controls Engineer II
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Job Location:
Winder, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer II
Location: Winder GA 30680(Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing - Building Materials
Position Summary
We are hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer II to lead and support capital improvement projects and electrical automation systems within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for the design implementation and management of industrial electrical and control systems across manufacturing facilities in North America.
The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in PLC programming industrial automation and project execution with the ability to manage projects from initial concept through commissioning and startup.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical & Controls Engineering
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Design and implement electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
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Develop and review electrical specifications and technical documentation.
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Perform engineering calculations system design and configuration for plant projects.
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Ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards and best practices.
Project Management
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Manage multiple capital projects from scope development to completion.
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Define project scope schedules budgets and technical requirements.
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Deliver projects on time and within budget (typical project size: $50K-$200K).
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Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.
Troubleshooting & Operational Support
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Provide hands-on troubleshooting for electrical and automation systems.
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Partner with maintenance teams to resolve complex technical issues.
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Identify and implement process improvements to enhance plant performance.
Vendor & Contractor Management
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Coordinate with external engineering firms contractors and equipment suppliers.
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Prepare bid packages evaluate proposals and support procurement activities.
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Oversee equipment installation commissioning startup and workforce training.
Safety & Compliance
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Promote and support electrical safety programs within the facility.
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Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E standards.
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Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for system failures.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
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Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical controls or automation within manufacturing.
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Strong expertise in Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems (including programming).
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Experience with industrial control networks and automation communication protocols.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
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5-7 years of relevant experience preferred.
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Experience with 480V power distribution systems including:
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Switchgear
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Power distribution panels
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Motor Control Centers (MCC)
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Exposure to 4160V power distribution systems.
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Experience collaborating with external engineering firms and contractors.
Additional Information
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Travel: Up to 20% within North America
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Management Experience: Not required
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Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Lighting Design
- System Design
- Firmware
- NEC
- LabView
- PCB
- CAD
- Fpga
- Autocad
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Revit
