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 :

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

For your hard work, you receive :

For your hard work, you receive :

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.