Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer is based in Mount Airy, NC, and travels 60%–70% to Insteel Wire Products manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Compensation is not specified. Insteel Industries manufactures steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction and operates manufacturing plants across the United States. The engineer supports reliable and efficient production by designing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical systems and automation. The role works with plant maintenance and cross-functional teams to improve equipment uptime, support commissioning and process improvements, and maintain safety and quality compliance.

What you'll do

• Design, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems for manufacturing equipment and production lines
• support PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and robotics
• develop schematics and technical documentation
• lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• collaborate with maintenance teams
• assist with commissioning and process improvements
• ensure code and safety compliance
• analyze production data
• manage electrical components inventory
• and coordinate with mechanical, quality, and operations teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing electrical engineer

insteel industries

mount airy nc

industrial electrical systems

manufacturing engineering

plc programming

automation

electrical schematics

equipment reliability

production efficiency

60%–70% travel

frequent air travel

bachelor's degree

steel wire products

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The position requires 60%–70% travel with frequent air travel. Relocation assistance may be available for a highly qualified candidate who meets the role requirements.

About the employer

Insteel Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing. Sector: 33.