Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Jr Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking 2 junior electrical engineers to focus on Siemens controlled equipment across our plant. This role is part of an accelerated project, with our Cleveland plant serving as a pilot location for future implementations at other sites. Engineers will be responsible for configuring a new monitoring system on all assets and capital equipment within the plant to better track and anticipate performance drift. The project is anticipated to take about six months, covering 35% of the plant"s equipmen t, with a current focus exclusively on Siemens equipment.

Responsibilities

• Modify equipment with Siemens controls.
• Modify the PLC logic using Step 7.
• Send data through the interface module and configure the monitoring portal.
• Ensure PLC data is moved to the cloud to trigger alerts and anticipated work orders.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor"s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
• 0 to 2 years of experience, including co-ops and internships.
• Proficiency in Siemens PLC and Step 7 logic modification.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a union environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with other PLCs is considered if the candidate has transferable logic modification skills.

Work Environment

The position requires time to be split between the production floor (70%) and office environments (30%). There are approximately 3,000 assets requiring work. The role involves a standard 40-hour work week on the first shift. Training on the interface module and monitoring portal will be provided. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at a globally recognized automotive OEM and learn from a Lead Electrical Engineer. The project is an early pilot initiative that will soon be adopted by other plants across the organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Brookpark, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brookpark,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

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