Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Location: Mount Airy, NC | Department: Engineering & Maintenance | Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer to support the design, installation, troubleshooting, optimization, and maintenance of electrical systems across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, maximizing production efficiency, supporting industrial automation initiatives, and ensuring compliance with electrical safety and quality standards.

The position requires 60%–70% travel to manufacturing facilities across Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, including frequent air travel. Candidates located near an existing manufacturing facility are preferred. Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial electrical systems, manufacturing equipment, and production lines.
• Support industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and robotics.
• Develop, review, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and technical documentation.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of electrical and equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Partner with maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime, reliability, and overall operational performance.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment, machinery upgrades, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Analyze production and equipment performance data to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
• Maintain electrical components inventory and assist with sourcing and procurement of replacement parts.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams on manufacturing projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control circuits, and power distribution.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with VFDs, servo systems, industrial communication networks such as EtherNet/IP and Profibus, and industrial instrumentation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Working knowledge o