Southwire Company

Specialist, Engineering - Electrical Equipment Engineering

Southwire Company • $70K — $95K *
Largo, FL 33771In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 2+ years' experience or MSEE with 1+ years' experience.
  • 2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience preferred.
  • Proficient in circuit simulation and schematic/layout software (e.g., Altium Designer).
  • Experience in power electronics and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
  • Skilled in design, prototyping, debugging, testing, and product transition to manufacturing.
  • Familiar with wireless communication technologies (e.g., Bluetooth) and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical designs, schematics, or system layouts following engineering standards.
  • Create design specifications based on regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Ensure adherence to engineering protocols for design projects.
  • Perform verification tests based on product and regulatory agency requirements.
  • Balance design parameters such as cost, requirements, and time to market.
  • Create prototypes for testing and evaluation purposes.
  • Develop certification plans and manage third-party testing for compliance.

Benefits

  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
Full Job Description


Job Summary

Southwire's Electrical Products Division (EP) is responsible for the strategic growth of various lines of electrical installation equipment, lifting and material handling equipment, electrical products, and rough electrical components. EP is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to take responsibility for designing and creating electrical/electronic hardware and firmware for commercial products based on product specifications and compliance requirements. This experienced individual will interface directly with project management, product managers, and operations to take products from concept through production and provide support throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical designs, schematics, or system layouts in accordance with engineering standards and project requirements including firmware for products such as AC power monitors and motor controllers.
  • Develop design specifications and derived requirements based on applicable regulatory agencies and customer requirements.
  • Ensure all engineering processes and protocols are followed for all assigned design projects to include FEA, DVP&R, DFMEA, design reviews, FAIR's, ECR and PRAPs.
  • Create and perform verification tests based on product requirements and regulatory agency requirements such as UL, IEC, and FCC.
  • Balance design based on cost, requirements, and time to market.
  • Create prototypes for testing and evaluation.
  • Develop certification plans for products and coordinate actual third-party certification units for testing in conjunction with Product Compliance Manager.
  • Create manufacturing in-process test requirements and test sets as required.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation and use configuration management system for keeping records of schematics, test results, changes, etc.
  • Support product through lifecycle and supply chain issues.


Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 2+ years' experience or MSEE with 1+ years' experience.
  • 2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience is preferred.
  • Proficient use of circuit simulation software and schematic/layout software, such as Altium Designer.
  • Experience in power electronics and VFDs.
  • Experience in design, prototyping, debugging, testing, and bringing products to manufacturing.
  • Must work well within an interdisciplinary team consisting of mechanical, manufacturing, quality and other engineers.
  • Working knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.
  • Experience designing to meet UL listing requirements.
  • Some knowledge of Bluetooth and other wireless communication.
  • Some knowledge of Electrical codes and wiring diagrams.
  • Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Office, Project, Excel, PowerPoint


Competencies

Nimble Learning
Customer Focus
Plans and Aligns
Collaborates
Balances Stakeholders
Action Oriented
Benefits We Offer:
  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More

About Southwire Company

Southwire Company is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The company also produces a range of other electrical products, including wiring devices, tools, and equipment. Southwire serves customers in the construction, industrial, utility, and OEM markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia.
Learn more about Southwire Company
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1937
* Ladders Estimates

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