Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (Automation & Controls)

Location: Trenton SC (29847)

On-site Compensation: $76000 $97000 / year

Annual Bonus (Target 10% up to 20%)

Relocation: Regional assistance available

The Opportunity

Are you an Electrical Engineer who loves solving complex problems on the plant floor A global leader ina advanced tires services and mobility solutions is seeking a self-motivated professional to join the team in Trenton this role you will apply research and design to the planning development and testing of electrical equipment and systems. You will be a key player in our continuous improvement and automation activities ensuring our facility operates at peak efficiency through advanced control systems and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Systems Design & Development: Apply engineering principles to the planning and testing of electrical components facilities and products for industrial use.
• PLC & Automation Mastery: Program troubleshoot and optimize Allen-Bradley PLCs remote I/O and HMIs using Rockwell software.
• Network Infrastructure: Design and maintain industrial Ethernet communications and machine network layouts.
• Project & Budget Management: Manage capital and expense budgets to meet plant objectives ensuring projects stay on track and within financial scope.
• Continuous Improvement: Support automation initiatives and provide general support for medium-voltage systems and machine control systems (including Servos).
• Collaboration: Receive general instructions from senior professionals while working independently on electrical problems of moderate scope.

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Technical Skills: * Proven proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs and the Rockwell software suite.
• • Hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming industrial automation systems.
  • Familiarity with Industrial Ethernet and machine networking.
• Attributes: Strong work ethic and a self-starter attitude.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

• Project Leadership: Experience managing external contractors and internal maintenance technicians.
• Advanced Controls: Ability to fully design develop and oversee complex electrical control systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong negotiation and communication skills for working with internal teams and external vendors.

Why Join Us

This is a stable backfill position that offers a high variable compensation package (up to 20% bonus). We provide a collaborative environment where you can grow your technical skills in medium-voltage and servo-controlled systems while making a tangible impact on production outcomes.