Electrical Engineer / Automation Engineer

As an Electrical Engineer / Automation Engineer at our manufacturing company in Jackson, TN, your primary responsibilities will include designing and maintaining electrical and control systems, overseeing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting high voltage equipment, and coordinating capital expense projects. You'll be working closely with plant management and your fellow engineers to improve reliability and performance in the metal processing facility.

To apply for the Electrical Engineer / Automation Engineer position at our manufacturing company, you will need a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, along with 5-8 years of engineering project experience in heavy industries—preferably within the steel or metals processing sectors. Familiarity with PLCs, variable speed drives, and robotics is essential, as well as knowledge of industrial high voltage systems and maintenance strategies.

In the role of Electrical Engineer / Automation Engineer at our manufacturing company, you'll be involved in various projects, including automation and robotics initiatives. You'll design and install electrical systems and control logic for production processes, ensuring that the plant operates smoothly and efficiently while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Yes, our manufacturing company understands the importance of attracting top talent and is pleased to offer relocation assistance for the Electrical Engineer / Automation Engineer position in Jackson, TN. We want to ensure that the right candidate can join our exceptional team without any barriers.

At our manufacturing company, we pride ourselves on providing excellent benefits to our employees, including competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare plans, retirement options, and opportunities for professional development. As an Electrical Engineer / Automation Engineer, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers growth potential.

When answering this question, clearly explain your relevant experience with PLC programming, including specific projects where you've successfully designed control logic. Mention the types of PLCs you’ve worked with and how you overcame challenges in your programming tasks.

It's best to outline your systematic approach to troubleshooting high voltage systems. Discuss safety precautions you take, methods for isolating issues, and any tools or processes you utilize to ensure efficient diagnostics and repairs.

This is an opportunity to express your understanding of workplace safety. Highlight the importance of safety audits in identifying potential hazards, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of safety among staff, which ultimately leads to improved operational efficiency.

Discuss your time management strategies and tools you use to prioritize tasks effectively. Share an example from your past experience where you successfully managed competing deadlines while maintaining project quality.

Share specific instances where collaboration with cross-functional teams yielded positive results. Explain how effective communication and teamwork contributed to the success of projects you were involved in.

Provide a detailed account of a complex problem you've encountered in your engineering career. Describe the analysis you performed, the solutions you considered, and the ultimate resolution you implemented, ensuring to emphasize the lessons learned.

Discuss the strategies you employ to keep your knowledge up-to-date, such as attending workshops, participating in conferences, subscribing to industry publications, or engaging in online courses. Highlight how you incorporate new technology into your work.

Explain your experience with budget management within projects and the techniques you apply to track costs effectively. Discuss how you adapt to changes in scope or unexpected expenses while keeping the project on track financially.

Describe your conflict resolution style and provide an example where you effectively navigated a disagreement. Highlight the importance of clear communication and finding common ground in building strong working relationships.

Express your belief in a critical quality, such as attention to detail or problem-solving skills, and back it up with examples from your previous work experiences that demonstrate how that quality has contributed to your success as an engineer.