Electrical Engineering Tech
Smiths Group · Arden, NC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Smiths Group (industrial) in Arden, NC.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $107k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 25 reliability engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $107k–$151k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 48%
- Team leadership 36%
- ✓ Automation 28%
- ✓ PLC 24%
- EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Smiths Group in Arden
1 other open role at this site.
- Controls Engineer · Controls
Full description from Smiths GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Design electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
- ◆Develop and support PLC-based control systems for industrial heating and process applications.
- ◆Create and modify PLC programs using industry-standard platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Emerson, ABB, or Mitsubishi.Configure HMIs, instrumentation, sensors, VFDs, and industrial networking components.
- ◆Troubleshoot electrical control systems and assist with system testing and commissioning.
- ◆Create and maintain engineering drawings and documentation using CAD software.
- ◆Support product development from concept through manufacturing.
- ◆Collaborate with customers, suppliers, sales, and manufacturing teams to deliver. innovative solutions
Qualifications
- ✓Associate or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of technical education and applicable industry experience) in:
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Technology
Mechatronics
Automation Engineering Technology
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Industrial Systems Technology
- •Related engineering discipline
- •Understanding of electrical circuits, motor controls, and industrial control systems
- •Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- •PLC programming experience through coursework, labs, internships, co-ops, or industry experience preferred
- •Familiarity with HMI development and industrial communication protocols is a plus
- •CAD experience preferred
- •Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Ideal Candidates
Students and recent graduates from local community colleges and universities who are interested in:
Industrial Automation
PLC Programming
Control Panel Design
Electrical System Design
Manufacturing Engineering
Process Controls
Product Development