Electrical Engineer – Plant Engineering
Contract-to-hire
On-site
Purpose
Plant Engineering is responsible for implementing capital projects and providing engineering support for the Consumable and Machine divisions of Cleveland Operations. Electrical Engineers play a crucial role in designing the electrical systems for equipment used in manufacturing welding machines and consumables, ensuring that production floor equipment adheres to corporate objectives related to safety, health, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.
Job Description – Duties & Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Support
- Collaborate in a team environment to design and support industrial electrical systems, including various types of new and legacy equipment.
- Engineer solutions to improve equipment reliability, safety, ergonomics, and compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 450001, and other EHS initiatives.
- Provide technical support to Production, Maintenance, and IT departments to reduce downtime and improve system performance.
- Apply NEC knowledge for planning industrial equipment installations and work with electricians to update documentation.
- Supply project leaders with capital cost estimates and timelines, and review capital equipment quotations.
- Lead projects or project steps, solve complex problems, and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- Manage outside engineering and construction personnel, ensuring all safety, health, environmental, and compliance aspects meet regulations.
Controls & Automation
- Develop, design, and update PLC, VFD, and HMI programs using various control automation platforms, including Rockwell, Siemens, and Beijer.
- Update and maintain National Instruments LabVIEW code for testing applications and equipment.
- Integrate equipment into data collection systems and establish network topologies.
- Support network backup, device patching management, and control system asset inventory.
- Compile data from connected devices for organizational use and develop standards for control systems hardware and software.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Interface with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, IT, MES, and Production teams to support facility projects.
- Identify and assume additional responsibilities for projects and processes that align with and drive toward Lincoln Electric Company’s 2025 Higher Standard Goals.
Basic Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of professional experience.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical CAD software.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and test equipment, including Rockwell Automation software, Siemens software, and National Instruments LabVIEW.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, and 79, and other technical codes.
- Knowledge of basic networking concepts and SQL Database.
Skills
- Demonstrate initiative and accept responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Strong ownership and results‑driven mindset.
- Good judgment, self‑motivation, and safety consciousness.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Superior written and oral communication abilities.
- Adaptability to handle diverse assignments and changing priorities.
- Hands‑on work capability and effective collaboration on the shop floor.
- Critical thinking and exceptional problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
- Flexibility to work off shifts, travel between facilities in Northeast Ohio, and as required.
- Effective teamwork with employees at all organizational levels.
EEO Statement:
Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
