The Electrical Engineer is a member of the Plant Engineering team responsible for supporting facility infrastructure, manufacturing equipment, and process systems across the full production lifecycle. This role focuses on maintaining and improving electrical and control systems, upgrading equipment, supporting plant modifications, and partnering with skilled trades and contractors to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The Electrical Engineer plays a key role in capital projects, process changes, and day-to-day technical support for manufacturing operations.
This role is based in Muskegon County, Michigan.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting pay: $70,000+ annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer match
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Life insurance and employee assistance programs
Professional development, certifications, and technical training
Primary Responsibilities
Support maintenance and reliability of facility and manufacturing equipment across all production processes.
Lead or support projects to upgrade existing electrical equipment, controls, and systems.
Coordinate and support plant rearrangements and layout changes related to electrical and control systems.
Assist in selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new equipment to support manufacturing process changes.
Provide technical support to skilled trades and external contractors.
Troubleshoot electrical, control, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
Support day-to-day operations by acting as an engineering resource for production and maintenance teams.
Ensure electrical systems comply with safety standards, codes, and internal requirements.
Support continuous improvement, reliability, and automation initiatives.
Job Roles
Systems thinker – Understands manufacturing and facility systems holistically; anticipates downstream impacts of electrical decisions.
Problem solver – Diagnoses complex electrical and control issues using structured troubleshooting methods.
Collaborator – Partners effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors.
Reliability advocate – Focuses on equipment uptime, safety, and sustainable system performance.
Detail oriented – Ensures accuracy in documentation, schematics, and system modifications.
Adaptable – Responds effectively to changing priorities and unplanned issues.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
Internship, co-op, or prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
Preferred Qualifications
PLC programming experience
HMI programming experience
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, RSLogix, and Studio 5000
Experience with Wonderware, iFIX, and SCADA systems
Knowledge of electrical distribution systems below 600V
Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
Experience with industrial robotics (Motoman or similar)
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 79 standards
Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Familiarity with thermocouples, RTDs, transmitters, and flowmeters
Knowledge of variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Numbers & Facts
Location
Whitehall, MI
Skills
Automationunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
Flow Meterunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industrial Roboticsunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
National Electrical Codeunmatched
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Plant Layout and Designunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
Safety Codesunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety Systemsunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Variable Speed Drive (VSD)unmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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