A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products.
Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, this hands-on Process Control Engineer will install, commission and maintain internal machine control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine control systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or quality concerns.
- Develops new and modifies existing PLC and/or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls systems.
- Participates in set-up and commissioning of new systems or upgrading of current systems.
- Designs, develops, maintains, and modifies instrumentations and control systems
- Start to finish electrical control system hardware design experience (control panel and field wiring).
- Troubleshoots complex electrical problems on production lines
- Works independently as well as in a team environment.
Qualifications And Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree is required - BS EE is highly preferred
- 6 + years experience as a Process Controls or Electrical Engineer
- 6+ years experience with ladder logic/PLC programming
- Siemens and Rockwell experience is preferred
- Versatile in ladder logic and various PLC programming languages.
- Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry and electrical concepts
- Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays, switches, photo eyes, etc.)
- Competency in Electrical CAD
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.