Electrical Engineer

Job overview

Electrical Engineer is an onsite role in Houston, TX, with travel to manufacturing facilities in other states as needed. The posting states a salary of $110,000–$125,000/$130,000, a yearly 20% bonus, and relocation. The role supports electrical systems in manufacturing production environments. The engineer designs, installs, optimizes, and maintains electrical systems to support reliable, efficient production and compliance with safety and quality standards. The work includes troubleshooting equipment and automation, commissioning machines and upgrades, and coordinating improvements with maintenance and cross-functional teams.

What you'll do

• Design, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems for manufacturing equipment and production lines
• support PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and robotics
• develop and update schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• collaborate with maintenance to improve uptime
• assist with commissioning machines, upgrades, and process improvements
• ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards
• analyze production data
• manage electrical-component inventory and support procurement
• coordinate with mechanical, quality, and operations teams. Travel 10–20% to manufacturing facilities as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

manufacturing

industrial electrical systems

automation

plc

hmi

robotics

production lines

houston tx

10–20% travel

yearly bonus

relocation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Yearly 20% bonus and relocation are stated in the posting.

Why this role

Hands-on manufacturing-area role with 10–20% travel to facilities in Arizona, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania as needed.

About the employer

QPA is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.