Engineer, Electrical II Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

Job Description:

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC isone of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwireand its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utilityproducts, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products,OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwiresupplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electricalcomponents, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. Thecompany also offers digital solutions including contractor planningand utility grid resiliency as well as field services includingcable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support ourcustomers as a value-add partner.

We are proud to offer competitivecompensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimitedgrowth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressivegrowth can be attributed to our determination todevelopinginnovative systems and solutions, exercisingenvironmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthecommunitiesin which we work and live.

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Location:

Lafayette, INSouthwire Job DescriptionJobSummary/Objective:

Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering, the ElectricalEngineer II troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machinecontrol systems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency orquality concerns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions to machine controlsystems and makes recommendations to improve efficiency or qualityconcerns
• Experience and proficiency with ladder logic/PLC programming,Siemens and Rockwell preferred
• Develops new and modifies existing PLC and/or HMI applications,interfaces, or embedded controls systems.
• Participates in set-up and commissioning of new systems orupgrading of current systems.
• Knowledge of AC and DC circuitry and electrical concepts
• Versatile in ladder logic and various PLC programming languages.

Working knowledge of field control devices (motors, relays,switches, photoeyes, etc.)

• Designs, develops, maintains, and modifies instrumentations andcontrol systems
• Start to finish electrical control system hardware designexperience (control panel and field wiring).
• Competency in Electrical CAD
• Ability to work independently as well as in a teamenvironment.

Electrical or Mechanical 4yr engineering degreerequired.

CompetenciesAction OrientedBalancesStakeholdersCollaboratesCustomer FocusNimble LearningPlans andAlignsBenefits We Offer:

401k with Matching Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental,and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & MoreSouthwire is an equal opportunity employer and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteranstatus, or any other characteristic protected by law.