Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sr. Electrical Engineer 
Location: Northeastern Texas (~2.5 hours from DFW)      
Base Salary: $120,000-$150,000 + Monthly Incentives 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, 401k (Company match of employee contributions up to 7% after one year of service)
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: M-F, 7 AM – 4 PM (some flexibility) 
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation assistance is available
Sponsorship is not available 

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Sr. Electrical Engineer (industrial automation exp. req.) Description 

Our client, a metal manufacturing company, is searching for a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join their innovative, growing team in the United States. In this position, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical systems, controls, and automation solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of ensuring electrical equipment reliability, driving process improvements, and supporting safe, high-quality manufacturing operations. Their footprint continues to expand with multiple locations across the US after strong investment from their overseas parent company. This particular facility is currently introducing new manufacturing processes, offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a plant that is actively scaling and modernizing. If you’re looking for long-term stability, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real impact in an industry that continues to see strong demand, this could be a great next step.

Sr. Electrical Engineer (industrial automation exp. req.) Responsibilities  

•    Program and troubleshoot PLCs  
•    Lead projects, including scope, budget, and execution 
•    Specify, set up, and troubleshoot VFDs, DC drives, and motor control centers
•    Develop and support preventative maintenance programs 
•    Perform root-cause analysis of electrical downtime using diagnostic tools
•    Ensure compliance with arc flash, coordination studies, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B 
•    Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA systems, MES interfaces, and data historians
•    Travel up to 10% (domestic) to evaluate new equipment needs   
•    Assist with after-hours technical support as needed 
•    Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

Sr. Electrical Engineer (industrial automation exp. req.) Qualifications  

•    Degree or technical certification required 
•    5+ years of electrical engineering experience required 
•    Strong background leading industrial automation projects required  
•    PLC programming experience required 
•    Relocation required to Northeastern Texas; Onsite work