Electrical Plant Engineer

Title: Plant Engineering – Electrical Engineer
Type: FTE, Salaried Exempt
Location: Onsite – Mentor, Ohio
Eligibility: US Permanent Residency is required for these roles. C2H/C2C are not permitted.

Job Summary
Wright Technical Services is proud to represent a highly respected Fortune 500 Global Manufacturer for this role.

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 and electrical systems for equipment used in manufacturing welding machines and consumables, ensuring that the production floor equipment adheres to corporate objectives related to safety, health, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of professional experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical CAD software
• Experience with PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, 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
• Demonstrate initiative and accept responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Strong ownership and results-driven mindset
• Good judgement, 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 NEO facilities, and travel as required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team environment to design and support industrial electrical systems, including various types of new and legacy technology and 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, reducing downtime and improving system performance
• 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 and applications and equipment
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, IT, MES and Production teams to support facility projects
• Apply NEC knowledge for planning industrial equipment installations and work with electricians to update documentation
• 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 EHS compliance meets regulations
• 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