Tutco Farnam Custom Products is looking for an Electrical Engineer (or an Electrical Engineering Technology graduate) to support custom-engineered heating products in Arden, North Carolina. This onsite role focuses on electrical design, PLC-based control systems, and the engineering documentation and CAD work needed to bring projects from concept through manufacturing.

Working with internal engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional partners, you will help develop control panels and industrial heating solutions that meet customer requirements and process needs.

What you will do

Design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts
Develop and support PLC-based control systems for industrial heating and process applications
Create and modify PLC programs using industry-standard platforms including 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 system testing and commissioning
Create and maintain engineering drawings and documentation using CAD software
Support product development from concept through manufacturing
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, sales, and manufacturing teams to deliver engineered solutions

What you bring

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
- Related engineering discipline
Understanding of electrical circuits, motor controls, and industrial control systems
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
PLC programming experience through coursework, labs, internships, co-ops, or industry experience (preferred)
Familiarity with HMI development and industrial communication protocols (plus)
CAD experience (preferred)
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Tools and technologies

Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Emerson, ABB, Mitsubishi
PLC, HMI, VFD
CAD
Industrial networking components
Industrial communication protocols

Benefits

401(k) and 401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Location and work setup

Work location: In person
Location: Arden, NC 28704 (Preferred)
Ability to commute: Arden, NC 28704 (Required)

Who this role may fit

Students and recent graduates from local community colleges and universities interested in Industrial Automation
Students and recent graduates from local community colleges and universities interested in PLC Programming
Students and recent graduates from local community colleges and universities interested in Control Panel Design
Students and recent graduates from local community colleges and universities interested in Electrical System Design
Students and recent graduates from local community colleges and universities interested in Manufacturing Engineering
Students and recent graduates from local community colleges and universities interested in Process Controls
Students and recent graduates from local community colleges and universities interested in Product Development

Electrical Engineer

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