Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer Industry: Manufacturing Location: Wilmington, NC About the Company A global materials science leader whose engineers invent and build the components behind high speed networks, electronics, and everyday technology. This site is one of the largest and most advanced plants of its kind and doubles as a development center, so engineers work on next generation equipment, not just keeping old lines running. Top 3 Skills PLC programming and troubleshooting (Beckhoff, B&R, Allen-Bradley, Siemens) Equipment installation, commissioning, and startup on 480VAC systems AutoCAD Electrical schematics and drawing redlines What You ll Do Install, debug, and start up new production equipment through turnover to operations Troubleshoot I/O, control sequences, fail safe states, and recovery logic on automated machines Write and modify PLC code to hit throughput targets on new and existing equipment Work with system integrators and machine builders to deliver equipment on schedule and on budget Direct engineering techs, maintenance, and contract electricians during demolition, installation, testing, and conversions Replace failed components and make circuit changes on 480VAC and below power and control systems Redline and update electrical drawings, part lists, specs, and installation checklists Travel to other North Carolina plants during project startups What We Need From You Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field 5+ years as an electrical or controls engineer in manufacturing or industrial construction Hands-on equipment installation, commissioning, and PLC troubleshooting on the plant floor Power systems 480VAC and below; read and create electrical schematics Able to travel to North Carolina plants, from a few days up to full time during deployment Preferred Beckhoff TwinCAT or B&R Automation Studio, including motion control AutoCAD Electrical SCADA and HMI development PID loop tuning Optical fiber, glass, or continuous process manufacturing