Electrical Engineer II

Title: Electrical Engineer II
Location: Lexington, KY
Duration: 6 months with possible extension/conversion
Pay Rate: $45- $50 per hour on W2
Schedule: Onsite Monday- Friday 

Will need an engineering degree - looking for someone 2-5 years' experience in the industry 

Job Description: 
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

Must-Have 

• Engineering Degree – Minimum 2-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 2–5 years of Electrical/Controls Engineering experience.
• Strong PLC programming skills, including ladder logic.
• Experience with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot controls/automation systems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics.