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Green New Energy Materials
Electrical Engineer - Bilingual in Mandarin
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$101,694 / year median in North Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, troubleshooting, and optimizing electrical systems for production equipment. This role supports equipment installation, automation improvements, preventive maintenance, and ensures all electrical work complies with safety and industry standards. The engineer works closely with Production, Maintenance, QA, and Equipment suppliers to ensure reliable and stable operation of manufacturing lines. Key Responsibilities 1. Equipment & Electrical System Support Troubleshoot electrical issues on production equipment, including motors, control panels, sensors, PLCs, inverters, and power systems. Support the installation, testing, commissioning, and modification of production lines. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring electrical failures. 2. System Design & Improvement Design or update electrical diagrams, wiring layouts, and control system configurations. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety. Work with automation engineers and vendors to upgrade control systems. 3. PLC, Controls & Automation Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, etc.) as needed. Support HMI updates, communication networks, and automation integration projects. Assist with process optimization through automation improvements. 4. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Develop and maintain electrical preventive maintenance (PM) plans. Perform inspections and testing of electrical systems (motors, drives, MCCs, transformers). Ensure critical spare parts availability and update the PM records. 5. Safety & Compliance Ensure all electrical work meets NEC, OSHA, NFPA70E, and company safety requirements. Conduct electrical safety training for maintenance teams when needed. Maintain proper documentation for lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. 6. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate electrical drawings (Auto