Electrical Engineer Lead - Wilson, NC

Electrical Engineer Lead - Wilson, NC, US, 27893 We are Reckitt

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Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Site Electrical Engineer to support and optimize electrical systems within our GMP manufacturing facility. You will play a critical role in the selection of new systems, equipment specifications, and maintaining electrical infrastructure, improving system reliability, and driving continuous improvement across production and utility operations.

Your responsibilities

• Design and maintain power, controls, and instrumentation to optimize plant operations.
• Ensure system reliability and safety per NEC, OSHA, and NFPA 70E standards; troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Integrate robotics, sensors, and automation technologies with cross-functional teams.
• Lead capital projects and upgrades, managing budgets, schedules, and vendors.
• Drive process improvements with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
• Maintain regulatory alignment (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS) and current schematics.
• Execute preventive maintenance and support audits, validation, and tech transfers.
• Resolve complex issues and implement predictive maintenance using IoT and analytics.
• Lead energy and automation enhancements; introduce new technologies for efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate risks through structured frameworks and workshops.
• Provide engineering support and training to ensure delivery and operational excellence.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, electrical engineering and power distribution.
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems, including 480V 3-phase power, PLCs, VFDs, and automation controls.
• Knowledge of national and local electrical codes and safety practices.
• Experience with robotics, motion control, and IoT integration is a plus.
• Familiarity with power distribution, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN for schematic design. • Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of safety standards, regulatory compliance, and electrical codes. • Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, FDA, ISO 9001/13485).
• PE (Professional Engineer) License or EIT certification preferred.
• Experience with automation platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - $134,000.00

Hiring Range: 90,000 - 112,000K

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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