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Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Contract | Performix | United States

Posted On 08/06/2026

Job Information

Industry

IT Services

Work Experience

4-5 years

City

Lexington

State/Province

Kentucky

Zip/Postal Code

40502

Job Description

Location: Lexington, KY (Onsite)

Duration: 06 months (with extension or conversion possible)

  • Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Electrical Controls Specialist! Be part of an innovative environment where you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.

What will you do:

  • Controls/Technical support for various shift production including fabrication, metal finishing, and assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.
  • Production barrier identification and elimination for various levels of automation including stamping presses, welders, conveyors, automated assembly, and robotics.
  • Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotics, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic/hydraulic distribution.
  • Coordinate with production and maintenance on existing machine control modifications or installations.
  • Create, maintain and keep current all documentation: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs.
  • Implement and maintain data collection system for shop floor production equipment.

What will make you successful:

  • Minimum 2 Year College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field 2-5 years of experience in the Electrical field
  • Open to working 2nd shift and weekends
  • Experience with Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems
  • Strong PLC programming skills
  • Electrical/Mechanical CAD Experience
  • Motion Control Experience
  • Robot programming Experience
  • Machine Vision Experience
  • Ability to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

What's in it for me?

  • Gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and systems
  • Access to technical training, certifications, and professional development opportunities
  • Work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and innovation
  • Build a rewarding career with clear growth potential in engineering and operations

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Skills

  • Automationunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
  • Computer Programmingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Distribution Controlunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Ladder Logicunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Metal Manufacturingunmatched
  • Motion Controlunmatched
  • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Roboticsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched

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