Electrical Engineer - Plant Engineering

What You Will Do

As an Electrical Engineer, you will collaborate in a team environment to design and support industrial electrical systems, which includes various types of equipment new and old. Specific responsibilities include:

• 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 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.
• 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 safety, health, environmental, and compliance aspects meet 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.
• Identify and assume additional responsibilities for projects and processes that align with and drive towards Lincoln Electric Company’s 2025 Higher Standard Goals.

Education and Experience Requirements

This position is posted as a range, candidates with varying levels of experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply. Selected candidate’s Job Level and Pay Grade will be determined based upon qualifications and experience.

• Minimum requirements, Engineer II - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 3+ years of professional relevant engineering experience.
  • Experienced Professional - Has working knowledge and experience in own discipline
  • Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
  • Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments
  • Uses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems
  • Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Engineer III - bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 5+ years of professional relevant engineering experience
  • Senior "Go To" / Career Level Person - Has in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions
  • Works independently; receives minimal guidance
  • May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
  • May represent the level at which career may stabilize for many years
• Engineer IV - bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of professional relevant engineering experience.
  • Lead/Specialist - Is recognized as an expert in own area within the organization
  • Has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline or function
  • Interprets internal or external issues and recommends solutions/best practices
  • Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions
  • May lead functional teams or projects
  • Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations

Experience

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical CAD software.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, 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.

Skills

• Demonstrate initiative and accept responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong ownership and results-driven mindset.
• Good judgment, 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 facilities in Northeast Ohio, and as required.
• Effective teamwork with employees at all organizational levels.