{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1aa4bdaf24a3e8bae05c85f2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1aa4bdaf24a3e8bae05c85f2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1aa4bdaf24a3e8bae05c85f2","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family‑owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into an employment group of over 5,000 people, while maintaining family values and an entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the company produces high‑quality personal care and household products for large retailers and health‑care organizations, including baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers and dishwash solutions. In addition, the company manufactures certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.\n\nGuided by our values of humility, unity and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development and our mission to Make Things Better®.\n\nWe are seeking an Electrical Engineer for our First Quality SE, LLC facility located in Anderson, SC . The Controls Engineer specifies, designs, implements and maintains complex control systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery while training and assisting Controls Technicians in solving complex problems.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nObserve OSHA and company safety rules and always use the proper safety equipment. Identify potentially dangerous electrical hazards and take immediate corrective action. Demonstrate advanced National Electrical Code understanding by teaching others. Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines – Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out for operations and maintenance personnel.\n\nLead/support internal Engineering, Maintenance, Production, OEMs, vendors and contractors to design, install, interface and start up new equipment and process controls, including electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.\n\nAssist Production, Maintenance and Engineering to meet daily priorities, coverage and special projects.\n\nSpecify Power Distribution, Drives, Motors, DCS, PLC, HMI, Servo Systems, Instrumentation and Data collection & analysis software, based on our company’s controls standards criteria. Evaluate electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommend best value for use.\n\nPerform high‑level troubleshooting, in‑depth critical thinking and utilize all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem. Lead & assist others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components and programs including Power Distribution, Drives, Motors, DCS, PLC, HMI, servo systems and Robotics.\n\nProactively identify opportunities to increase production operation performance. Initiate, lead and oversee improvement projects through completion.\n\nAssess, design and make complex program modifications in DCS, PLC, HMI and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system performance.\n\nProvide technical and operation training to Controls team, Production, Warehouse and other personnel as needed. Share knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinate the training of personnel to enhance troubleshooting skills.\n\nProvide direction and assistance as necessary for off‑shift/after‑hours support.\n\nCandidate Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree program.\n\nMinimum of 3 years industrial controls experience including advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.\n\nAdvanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation, including Power Distribution, Grounding, Medium Voltage Drives, Coordinated Drives, AC Motors, Bonding, DCS, PLC, HMI, Robotics and Servo Systems.\n\nKnowledge of Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems.\n\nExperience with system management such as backup/archiving and restoring.\n\nExperience with industrial control networks (OT networks) set up, security and troubleshooting.\n\nProven ability to lead complex electrical & control engineering projects $50k–$500k+.\n\nExcellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing, computer skills, reasoning and mathematical skills.\n\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.\n\nSound interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment.\n\nA safety‑oriented mindset with the desire to enforce and follow mill safety and environmental policies and procedures.\n\nExcellent computer skills, including CMMS, MS Office, AutoCAD and scheduling software.\n\nWhat We Offer You\n\nCompetitive base salary and bonus opportunities\n\nPaid time off (three‑week minimum)\n\nMedical, dental and vision starting day one\n\n401(k) with employer match\n\nPaid parental leave\n\nChild and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500)\n\nBundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)\n\nTuition assistance\n\nWellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums\n\n…and more!\n\nFirst Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, because of their role specifications, may come in contact with sensitive data.\n\nFirst Quality is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or protected Veteran status.\n\nSeniority level: Associate\n\nEmployment type: Full‑time\n\nIndustries: Manufacturing and Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"First Quality","rawCompany":"first quality","city":"Anderson","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:33:29.609Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"335999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-electrical-equipment-and-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family‑owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into an employment group of over 5,000 people, while maintaining family values and an entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the company produces high‑quality personal care and household products for large retailers and health‑care organizations, including baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers and dishwash solutions. In addition, the company manufactures certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.\n\nGuided by our values of humility, unity and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development and our mission to Make Things Better®.\n\nWe are seeking an Electrical Engineer for our First Quality SE, LLC facility located in Anderson, SC . 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