Job Description: Contract Electrical Engineer (3 to 5 Months) - Manufacturing Facility

Location: Narragansett, RI

Duration: 3 to 5 months contract

Industry: Manufacturing

Pay Rate: $55/hr to $70/hr

Per Diem: Available for lodging and meals

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our manufacturing facility in Narragansett, RI for a short-term contract position. The primary focus of this role will be on checking and optimizing machine safety and ensuring adherence to electrical codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive safety evaluations of approximately 50 machines onsite, ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E and NEC codes.

• Perform reverse engineering and redline electrical packages to reflect changes and improve processes.
• Collaborate with project teams to install laser scanners, e-stop cables, guarding interlocks, and value-add control panels.
• Maintain and update AutoCAD Electrical drawings and documents.
• Provide expertise and field experience in the installation and maintenance of safety systems.
• Evaluate and improve overall machine safety and operational efficiency.
• Work independently and collaboratively with other engineers and project teams.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's (BS) or Associate's (AS) degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical software.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety standards and NEC electrical codes.
• Adept at reverse engineering and making modifications to existing systems.
• Experience in creating and updating redline packages.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong field experience in electrical installations and machine safety evaluations.

Preferred, but Not Required:

• Programming or PLC experience.
• HMI background.