Electrical Engineering Tech (PLC)

Location: Arden, North Carolina, United States

Company

TUTCO Farnam Custom Products develops custom-engineered industrial heating products, automation solutions, and thermal process systems for electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced manufacturing markets.

What you will do

• Design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts for industrial heating and process applications.
• Develop and support PLC-based control systems using platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Emerson, ABB, or Mitsubishi.
• Configure HMIs, instrumentation, sensors, VFDs, and industrial networking components.
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems and assist with testing and commissioning.
• Create and maintain CAD-based engineering drawings and documentation.
• Support product development from concept through manufacturing while collaborating with customers, suppliers, sales, and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of technical education and applicable industry experience, in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Understanding of electrical circuits, motor controls, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Suitable for students and recent graduates from two-year or four-year engineering programs, as well as early-career professionals.

Nice to have

• PLC programming experience from coursework, labs, internships, co-ops, or industry experience.
• Familiarity with HMI development and industrial communication protocols.
• CAD experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time permanent position with hands-on work on real-world customer projects from design through production.
• Career development opportunities with experienced engineers and technical leaders, including PLC programming and controls experience.
• Benefits include 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development assistance.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equality, ethics, diversity, safety standards, and industry best practices.

Hiring process

• Apply through the Smiths Group careers website or the designated application link; recruitment partners will not request payment during the hiring process.