Job Description

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Charlotte, NC 28278,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree,

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%,

Job Shift: Day,

Job Category: Engineering, Electrical Engineer

At Okuma, innovation and engineering excellence drive everything we do. As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting customer-focused manufacturing solutions by processing engineering requests, developing electrical designs, supporting product improvements, and troubleshooting integrated systems. This position combines technical design work with cross-functional collaboration, helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with quality, cost, and standardization objectives.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both design and hands-on problem-solving, thrives in a manufacturing or automation environment, and is passionate about delivering reliable solutions that support customers and business growth.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Process Requests for Engineering Quotations (RFEQs) to support sales activities and project execution.
• Provide direct technical support to sales, service, distributors, and partners as required.
• Develop and maintain electrical designs for manufacturing solutions, including peripheral equipment integration.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including:
• Functional specifications
• Installation instructions
• Wiring diagrams and wiring tables
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Process and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis related to Notifications of Problem (NOPs).
• Drive continuous improvement of electrical designs, systems, and engineering processes.
• Support standardization initiatives, including common components and design practices.
• Create and maintain project schedules to support delivery commitments.
• Perform conceptual and detailed electrical design work.
• Support U.S. sourcing activities for electrical components and systems.
• Manage cost control and cost reduction initiatives while meeting project objectives.
• Evaluate and specify electrical and electromechanical components.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems, components, and integrated solutions.
• Perform basic setup, programming, and troubleshooting of:
• PLCs
• Motor drives
• Industrial communication systems

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 3-7 years of electrical design experience in a manufacturing, industrial, automation, or related environment.
• Experience processing and supporting RFEQs, ECOs, Sales Orders, and ERP-driven engineering workflows.
• Experience creating electrical designs and engineering documentation, including wiring diagrams, BOMs, functional specifications, and installation documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems and performing root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming, motor drives, and industrial communication protocols.
• Skilled at progressing from problem statement to well-documented and tested design solutions.
• Understanding and application of national and international standards, including ISO, OSHA, and ANSI standards.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on standard designs while collaborating on more complex engineering challenges.
• Ability to effectively partner with sales, service, manufacturing, suppliers, distributors, and customers.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to support customers, distributors, and partners.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and controls.
• Experience working within ERP-driven engineering environments.
• Experience supporting cost reduction initiatives and design standardization efforts.
• Prior software coding experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

The Okuma Difference

For more than a century, Okuma has been a global leader in CNC machine tool technology, delivering innovative solutions that help manufacturers maximize productivity and precision. Our engineers work on meaningful projects that directly support customer success while collaborating with experienced professionals across engineering, sales, service, and manufacturing.

At Okuma, you'll find an environment that encourages innovation, technical growth, collaboration, and continuous learning. We invest in our people and empower them to contribute ideas that improve products, processes, and customer outcomes.

Supporting Your Success

At Okuma, we invest in our employees' well-being and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes structured bonus opportunities, a pension plan, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness and gym reimbursement programs, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible scheduling options.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Okuma America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

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