Electrical Engineer

Ignite Your Engineering Career - Join Us as an Electrical Engineer, Plant Systems Lead

Are you ready to power the backbone of global connectivity? A world-leading subsea cable systems company, responsible for deploying more than half of the world's high-tech fiber-optic networks, is seeking a dynamic Electrical Engineer - Plant Systems Lead for its manufacturing facility. Here's your chance to work at the intersection of industrial automation, power distribution, and global telecommunications infrastructure.

This role is perfect for an electrical engineer who thrives on automation, control systems, and manufacturing support-someone who wants to shape productivity and reliability in a high-tech production environment.

What You'll Do

• Program and troubleshoot AC/DC digital/analog drive systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and HMI systems
• Update and manage PLC programs for production lines and archive on the plant network drive
• Perform electrical design tasks, including modifications, instrumentation, control upgrades, and troubleshooting
• Conduct and maintain arc flash analysis, labeling, and coordination studies for plant power distribution and production lines
• Set up and maintain machine data acquisition systems and data-logging software (e.g., Citeck, Wonderware) for extrusion and loose-tube lines, including scripting, server data collection, and report generation
• Maintain electrical and mechanical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems per OSHA requirements for manufacturing and production lines
• Diagnose electrical failures and perform analytical troubleshooting to implement equipment upgrades/improvements that increase uptime, output, quality, and reliability
• Set up and maintain PC production line equipment, including Liburdi WinTube welding systems
• Prepare plans, specifications, and electrical wiring/schematic drawings using AutoCAD; update plant and production line electrical documentation
• Ensure compliance with GMP, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and UL standards for site, personnel, and system safety
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing tools (5S+1 in office areas, TPM on manufacturing floor) and collaborate closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and IT teams

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with PLCs, motors, drives, and control systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with machine data acquisition systems and scripting/reporting tools
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards, arc flash analysis, and manufacturing power systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and use AutoCAD
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must be local-onsite daily; relocation expenses not provided
• U.S. citizenship required; candidate should live within about 45 minutes of the site

Hours & Pay

• Pay Range: $105,000 per year (entry level for new grads considered; experienced engineers may exceed)
• Bonus: Approximately 4% annual bonus based on performance
• Schedule: Standard onsite, full-time/direct hire, manufacturing environment

Benefits

Our client offers a full array of benefits designed to support your professional and personal well-being: medical, dental and vision insurance; pet insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; comprehensive employee assistance program (EAP); commuter/parking accounts; health savings account (HSA); accident & disability (AD&D) insurance; employee discounts; and other perks.

Ready to Lead and Innovate?

If you're an electrical engineer who thrives on automation, manufacturing excellence, and global impact-and you're looking for a role that offers both challenge and opportunity-this is your moment. Click Apply Now to take the first step toward joining a team that's powering global communications infrastructure.

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