Electrical Engineer

An Electrical Engineer is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Wilmington, NC area. This role provides hands-on electrical engineering support for the installation, troubleshooting, and startup of automated manufacturing equipment, while leading cross-functional teams, ensuring safety compliance, and driving project execution at both domestic and international sites.

location: Wilmington, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $41.21 - 57.69 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Develop and execute project plans and timelines to meet goals without compromising safety, intellectual property, or quality.
  
  
• Ensure safety training, hazard analysis, and safety compliance for the project team; identify and report safety issues and incidents.
  
  
• Understand process and equipment functions in assigned area.
  
  
• Assess usability of existing equipment and ensure compatibility with new installations.
  
  
• Perform hands-on equipment setup and debugging before turnover to operations.
  
  
• Analyze and improve equipment installation practices to enhance efficiency and schedules.
  
  
• Review, update, and maintain installation documentation, drawings, checklists, machine specs, and schedules.
  
  
• Collaborate with external system integrators and machine builders to deliver integrated equipment systems on time and budget.
  
  
• Troubleshoot and direct replacement of defective components to resolve equipment/process issues.
  
  
• Provide training on equipment installation procedures to internal and external teams.
  
  
• Procure and expedite materials needed for equipment build or installation.
  
  
• Modify and develop software programs for process equipment control.
  
  
• Assist in developing integrated industrial control systems for new and existing equipment.
  
  
• Redesign electrical components to reduce costs, solve interferences, and correct designs.
  
  
• Interpret and use electrical drawings and schematics for troubleshooting and design purposes.
  
  
• Manage multiple work streams and priorities in a team environment, maintaining focus on safety and quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (equivalent experience considered in rare cases).
  
  
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or controls environment.
  
  
• Knowledge of power systems up to 480VAC.
  
  
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, measurement instruments, and alignment devices.
  
  
• strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
  
  
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage changing priorities.
  
  
• Proactive approach to job site safety and risk mitigation.
  
  
• Experience working cross-functionally with Mechanical, IT, and Process engineering teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with software and equipment such as AutoCAD, PLCs (Beckhoff, B&R, Allen-Bradley), SCADA, HMI, and process control programming.
  
  
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (NEC, NFPA70, OSHA).
  
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially in optical fiber production (preferred).
  
  
• strong problem-solving skills and bias for action in uncertain situations.
  
  
• Effective presentation and training capabilities.

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qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

Electrical

Testing

Automation

AutoCAD

SCADA

PLC

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.