ELECTRICAL CONTROLS PROCESS ENGINEER 

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Electrical/Controls Process Engineer to join our home office engineering group and manage and lead the electrical/controls processes for the company’s manufacturing facilities.  This includes various processes from power distribution to electronic controls on machinery and components. If you are an experienced and technically skilled Electrical/Controls Process Engineer that has proven your ability to perform well in a heavy, discrete manufacturing environment, Insteel has an opportunity for you.   This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and requires being located in the US and eligibility to work in the US.

Position Snapshot

You will be responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment which is used to power, monitor, and control industrial systems, machinery, and processes.  You will further be responsible for all equipment specification, layout design, quality, efficiency, and providing instruction and technical support to the manufacturing plants. 

This position requires up to 75% travel to Insteel Wire Products manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, with frequent air travel. To ensure timely plant support, the ideal candidate will reside near an existing Insteel facility; relocation assistance may be available for a highly qualified candidate who meets all role requirements.

To perform well in this role, you will need to:

• Provide technical support to facility Maintenance Departments on all electrical/electronic matters
• Direct, test and diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as Programmable Logic Control Programs, drives, and motors
• Write and/or modify PLC programs
• Create and maintain electrical drawings and schematics
• Perform regular arc flash studies of each facility and assure that each facility has the proper documentation and labeling to maintain compliance arc flash safety requirement and with federal, state, and local regulations
• Perform regular analysis of electrical components to improve system reliability and reduce risks associated with improperly connected or overloaded circuits and devices
• Provide support for special controls, measuring devices, test equipment, and special projects including, but not limited to, component selection, controls recommendations, vendor recommendations, and installation
• Oversee project workflow and supports internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects while meeting performance and budget targets
• Consult with equipment suppliers to determine appropriate equipment specifications and maintenance protocols
• Conduct research and development investigations to develop and test new equipment, processes, and procedures
• Recommend and implement proper and timely predictive/preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment

• This role requires extensive professional, technical, or administrative training.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• Broad knowledge of a technical field applicable to Electronics Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Industrial Electronics including a working knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD), AC and DC drives, and PLC Control Logic
• Computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD.
• Minimum of 3 years’ work-related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.  A strong background in troubleshooting foreign (Italian/German) production machinery and schematics is preferred. 
• Organizational experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) preferred.
• Should have significant experience in the following: manufacturing Electrical Engineering or Process Controls role, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Practices, and the ability to lead and oversee the electrical and process controls functions of a multi-facility environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

About Insteel Industries Inc.

Insteel Industries is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement. Our products are primarily sold to manufacturers of concrete products that are used in nonresidential construction. We estimate that approximately 85% of our sales are related to nonresidential construction and 15% are related to residential construction.

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