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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist, Engineering Support - **Company:** Southwire Company, LLC - **Location:** Hawesville, KY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Test Data, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g6dluk ## About the Role High School Diploma Specialized Degree: Trade school, technical training, or relevant certifications in industrial maintenance or reliability 5-7 Years of Experience Field(s) of Expertise: industrial maintenance or reliability Certifications/Licenses: + Vibration analysis, thermal imaging, motor testing, or lubrication + Advanced PLC programming or troubleshooting proficiency (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) + CMMS/EAM systems Preferred Education & Experience Associate's degree Specialized Degree: + Advanced PLC programming or troubleshooting proficiency (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) 8-11 Years of experience Field(s) of Expertise: + Advanced PLC programming or troubleshooting proficiency (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) Spans of Control Does this role manage Southwire team members: No Travel Domestic - less than 20% of time Physical Requirements Driving - 20% of time Moving - 20% of time Standing - 60% of time Working Conditions Plant/Warehouse Floor Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays Equipment Computer/Keyboard Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Safety Vest Competencies Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Collaborates Customer Focus Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns Skills Adaptability Analytical Skills Collaboration Control Systems Mechanical Aptitude Mechanical Systems Process Improvement Quality Control Safety Standards Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) ## Description The Specialist, Engineering Support position is a critical opportunity for accomplished, hands-on professionals seeking to advance within a rigorous technical environment. Under experienced supervision, this role's focus is to provide technical support and enhance manufacturing performance by resolving complex equipment issues, driving advanced automation initiatives, and optimizing long-term asset management. By applying expertise in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering, the Specialist, Engineering Support role will deliver technical leadership, mentor cross-functional teams, and enact strategic improvements that reduce downtime, enhance safety standards, and support the enduring reliability of asset operations. This position is integral to advancing safety protocols, optimizing automation systems, reinforcing quality assurance, and ensuring sustainable operational excellence across the organization., + Provide technical support for engineering systems, including system monitoring and executing control tasks. + Carries out routine tasks in support of product development, testing, or analysis, contributing to technical documentation and team deliverables. + Maintain and compile technical documentation to support compliance and specification requirements. + Execute structured engineering assignments, including basic electrical designs, schematics, or system layouts and fundamental analysis at the component and system element level. + Support testing activities, compile test data, and produce straightforward design and technical summaries. + Collaborate effectively with operators, electricians, engineers, and cross-functional peers. + Ensure adherence to project standards and operational requirements through accurate documentation and reporting. + Minimizing downtime, advancing safety protocols, optimizing automation systems, promoting quality assurance, and ensuring sustainable reliability throughout the facility. + Advanced troubleshooting in complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls systems. + Leading reliability initiatives, conducting RCAs, and implementing continuous improvement projects. ## Related Videos - [APItoolkit: Using Merkle Trees and LLMs to Detect the UnDetectable in Software Monitoring](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1639-apitoolkit-using-merkle-trees-and-llms-to-detect-the-undetectable-in-software-monitoring) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [System Resilience: Surviving the Software Storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/874-system-resilience-surviving-the-software-storm) - [Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Evaluating RAG Systems with Synthetic Test Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1982-stop-guessing-start-measuring-evaluating-rag-systems-with-synthetic-test-data) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job)