Electrical Controls Process Engineer

ELECTRICAL CONTROLS PROCESS ENGINEER -  Mount Airy, NC, or Jacksonville, FL We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Electrical/Controls Process Engineer to join our home office engineering group and manage and lead the electrical/controls processes for the company’s manufacturing facilities.  This includes various processes from power distribution to electronic controls on machinery and components. If you are an experienced and technically skilled Electrical/Controls Process Engineer that has proven your ability to perform well in a heavy, discrete manufacturing environment, Insteel has an opportunity for you.    This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and requires being located in the US and eligibility  to work in the US. Position Snapshot You will be responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment which is used to power, monitor, and control industrial systems, machinery, and processes.  You will further be responsible for all equipment specification, layout design, quality, efficiency, and providing instruction and technical support to the manufacturing plants.  The position will report to the Director of Manufacturing located in Mt. Airy, NC, but will be based out of either  Mount Airy, North Carolina or Jacksonville, Florida.   Relocation assistance may be available to the “stellar” candidate that meets all criteria. The position requires travel to all Insteel Wire Products facilities located in Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.  The position requires extensive travel (up to 75%). To perform well in this role, you will need to: Provide technical support to facility Maintenance Departments on all electrical/electronic matters Direct, test and diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as Programmable Logic Control Programs, drives, and motors Write and/or modify PLC programs Create and maintain electrical drawings and schematics Perform regular arc flash studies of each facility and assure that each facility has the proper documentation and labeling to maintain compliance arc flash safety requirement and with federal, state, and local regulations Perform regular analysis of electrical components to improve system reliability and reduce risks associated with improperly connected or overloaded circuits and devices Provide support for special controls, measuring devices, test equipment, and special projects including, but not limited to, component selection, controls recommendations, vendor recommendations, and installation Oversee project workflow and supports internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects while meeting performance and budget targets Consult with equipment suppliers to determine appropriate equipment specifications and maintenance protocols Conduct research and development investigations to develop and test new equipment, processes, and procedures Recommend and implement proper and timely predictive/preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment Qualifications to be considered for the role: This role requires extensive professional, technical, or administrative training. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from an ABET accredited institution Broad knowledge of a technical field applicable to Electronics Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Industrial Electronics including a working knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD), AC and DC drives, and PLC Control Logic Computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD.Minimum of 3 years’ work-related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.  A strong background in troubleshooting foreign (Italian/German) production machinery and schematics is preferred.  Organizational experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) preferred.Should have significant experience in the following: manufacturing Electrical Engineering or Process Controls role, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Practices, and the ability to lead and oversee the electrical and process controls functions of a multi-facility environment. An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.For your hard work, you receive: Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance Opportunity for professional growth Paid time off including holidays and vacation Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). For your hard work, you receive: Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance Opportunity for professional growth Paid time off including holidays and vacation Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position.All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.About the Company: Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division.As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers.Learn more at insteel.com/careers.Fraud Prevention Notice: Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed.If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company.To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at (336) 786-2141.Powered by JazzHR