Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This role is for an Electrical Engineer with a heavy concentration on the plant floor, focusing primarily on capital equipment projects, maintenance support, and engineering projects & improvements.

ResponsibilitiesSupport the plant floor by investigating electrical issues alongside operators and maintenance teams.Develop, recommend, and oversee capital equipment projects from inception to completion, including budgeting, planning, timelines, installation, and commissioning.Recommend and transition to new platforms and technologies as needed due to obsolescence.Work with medium voltage power distribution systems.Provide guidance during preventative maintenance and equipment failures, determine root causes of issues, and implement future efficiency plans.Develop and execute engineering projects and improvements for CAPEX and cost savings, including 5S, lean practices, design updates, and controls & automation programming.Create engineering specifications, designs, estimates, schedules, spare parts lists, RFQs, and work orders as needed.Essential SkillsBachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.3 to 5+ years of experience as an electrical engineer in a manufacturing environment.Experience programming PLCs and HMIs.Previous experience overseeing capital equipment projects.Hands-on experience working with machinery.Must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Green Card Holder per ITAR.Additional Skills & Qualifications10+ years of experience as an electrical engineer in a manufacturing environment.Experience with motors, drives, pumps, or fans.Proficiency in PLCs and HMIs.Experience with medium voltage power distribution systems (up to 15kV).Previous experience interacting with Union workers.Work Environment

The work environment includes very large hydraulic presses at the site, ranging from 8,000 to 50,000 tons, which can be loud and shake the floor when operating. The 50,000-ton press is a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark. The plant floor is not temperature controlled and can sometimes become fairly hot. The role consists of approximately 40% hands-on work on the floor and 60% focus on other tasks.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid holidays and sick days, and family and parenting benefits like family medical leave

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newburgh Heights,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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