Electrical Controls Engineer jobs in Salisbury, NC

Company Description

Located in the heart of Lexington, close to the mall, we produce stock cabinetry doors and drawer fronts.

• 4 day production work week! (Mon-Thur)
• Collaborative engineering team with technicians.
• Opportunities to learn, grow and be challenged.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, QA and other groups.

Job Description

• Design and install electrical control systems for use in manufacturing equipment and update existing equipment with new controls to improve performance and product quality.
• Apply the use of automation products to increase production capacity, improve quality, reduce waste and provide a safer working environment.
• Provide Electrical safety solutions for manufacturing equipment to guard against operator injury or equipment damage.
• Review MBCI safety policies and suggest updates to these policies as equipment and technology change.
• Design electrical distribution systems for facilities by calculating equipment and lighting loads and considering possible future needs.
• Create cost estimates for proposed electrical control projects and electrical distribution projects
• Provide recommendations to balance existing electrical systems to maximize the use of assets.
• Provide Energy Management solutions to increase efficiency and lower utility cost for facilities.
• Supervise Electrical Engineering Technician and organize multiple electrical projects to meet project time lines and production schedules.
• Work with electric utilities to provide dependable high quality electrical power to facilities for the lowest cost possible. 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or an Associates Degree with 10 years experience in the Electrical Engineering field.

• Use AutoCAD software to create electrical schematics and system layout drawings. 
• Have full understanding of multiple PLC and HMI programming software packages to create programs for machine control.
• Have full understanding of National Electric Code and how it relates to manufacturing facilities.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Ability to calculate electrical loads, voltage drops and short circuit calculations.
• Work safely around exposed live electrical equipment.
• Communicate well with Management, Engineering staff and Production Employees to derive best possible solutions. 
• Have working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, operator interface devices, industrial computer products, distributed I/O and wiring systems and how to apply them for use in manufacturing equipment.
• Have working knowledge of all types of control products and applying there use for machine control: these include photo eyes, prox switches, timers, counters, relays, limit switches ultrasonic sensors, encoders, motors, Variable frequency drives, power supplies, dynamic braking systems, soft start motor controls, motor positioning systems.
• Have working knowledge of electrical distribution equipment and installation practices.

Additional Information

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].

*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors