Automation Leader

Your tasks at FFT

The Automation Leader (Electrical Engineering Project Manager - PME) is responsible for overseeing and managing electrical engineering projects from inception to completion. This individual ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and meet the required customer standards. The PME supports the procurement of materials, developing electrical concepts, escalates issues as needed.

• Deep understanding of electrical systems: Proficiency in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting electrical installations (e.g., power generation, distribution, control systems)
• Understanding of electrical components such as transformers, PDP, circuit breakers, generators, motors, and switchgear, PLC, robots and joining technology equipment, and their integration in large projects
• Project Planning and Scheduling: Ability to define project scope, set milestones, allocate resources, and monitor timelines using FFT internal tools
• Skilled in creating project budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring the project stays within financial constraints

Your profile

• Electrical Engineering Knowledge: Deep understanding of electrical systems: Proficiency in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting electrical installations (e.g., power generation, distribution, control systems).
• Knowledge of Electrical Components: Understanding of electrical components such as transformers, PDP, circuit breakers, generators, motors, switchgear, PLC, robots, and joining technology equipment and their integration in large projects.
• Project Management Expertise: Project Planning and Scheduling: Ability to define project scope, set milestones, allocate resources, and monitor timelines using FFT internal tools.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: Skilled in creating project budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring the project stays within financial constraints

What we offer*

• Relocation Assistance: available for candidates outside South Carolina.
• Medical Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance available from the first day of employment.
• Retirement Plan: 401k with a 2% employer match (subject to eligibility).
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • 12 vacation days (pro-rated for the first year).
  • 2 personal days.
  • 6.5 sick days.
• Company-Paid Holidays: 10 holidays per year.
• Immigration Support: Sponsorship and management of immigration procedures.