Electrical Engineer in Durham

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The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical systems and equipment in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production systems, utilities, and automation equipment while supporting plant uptime and operational performance goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Handles projects of a high profile, complex nature that may involve groups inside and outside of the organization
• Support operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical systems and equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues affecting production and facility systems
• Design, modify, and improve electrical systems including power distribution, motor control systems, and automation equipment
• Support and lead capital projects including equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support automated manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on electrical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs for critical electrical assets
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC) and OSHA requirements and operate in accordance with Kymera Environmental, Health & Safety policies
• Analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements for energy efficiency and process optimization
• Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures and similar documents, accountable for improvements and new product activities which ensure workers safety, compliance with environmental regulations and integrate with the Company quality systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 2 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial, or process environments
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation)
• Experience with PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley)
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, and control systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in industrial environments

• Direct experience within a melt or metal powder environment
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Skills and Competencies

• Deep technical problem-solving in high-energy systems
• Ability to diagnose complex interactions between electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems
• Strong sense of urgency in minimizing downtime and improving processes
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and metallurgy teams
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on yield, efficiency, and equipment life
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Required to lift and /or move up to 10 lbs. (regularly); 25 lbs. (frequently); 50 lbs. (occasionally).
• Ability to work in hot industrial environments and around energized equipment
• Ability to work in tight or elevated spaces

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places and extreme heat.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions.
• Exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration and high levels of noise.
• Exposure to noise, dust, high temperatures, and industrial hazards
• On-call support for critical melt operations may be required

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