E&I Engineer

Stepan Company; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

STD/LTD

FSA

HSA

Paid Parental Leave/Adoption Support

Recognition Program

EAP

Job summary

Stepan Company in Millsdale, IL is seeking an E&I Engineer with a reliability focus to own the site electrical systems, drive uptime, and lead root‑cause problem solving.

This on‑site role serves as the technical authority for plant electrical systems, directing maintenance and reliability improvements while ensuring safe, efficient operations. You will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to deliver lasting solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in E&I, electrical, or reliability roles.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years or Associate/Technical Degree with 7+ years in E&I, electrical, or reliability roles.
• ISA or EPRI Instrumentation Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own performance of medium & low voltage systems across the site.
• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and eliminate repeat issues.
• Drive preventive & predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies.
• Support capital projects (design review, equipment selection, scoping).
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, and hazardous area standards.
• Develop and maintain one‑lines, schematics, and electrical documentation.

Skills

E&I experience

Electrical systems

Reliability

RCFA/root-cause analysis

One-line & schematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in E&I or related field

Associate/Technical Degree with 7+ years E&I experience

Job description

Job Description

E&I Engineer (Electrical & Instrumentation – Reliability Focus)

Millsdale, IL | On-site

Own the reliability of an entire site’s electrical systems.

We’re hiring an E&I Engineer to serve as the technical authority for site electrical systems—driving reliability, preventing failures, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you’ll move beyond reactive maintenance to root‑cause problem‑solving and long‑term system improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Own performance of medium & low voltage systems across the site
• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and eliminate repeat issues
• Drive preventive & predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies
• Support capital projects (design review, equipment selection, scoping)
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, and hazardous area standards
• Develop and maintain one‑lines, schematics, and electrical documentation

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in E&I, electrical, or reliability roles
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years’ experience, OR Associate/Technical Degree and 7+ years’ experience in E&I, electrical, or reliability roles
• ISA or EPRI Instrumentation Certification Preferred

Experience To Have

• Motors, drives, switchgear, and plant power distribution systems
• Protection relays and electrical protection systems
• Electrical safety practices (arc flash awareness preferred)
• Read and update one‑lines, schematics, and loop diagrams
• Troubleshoot issues in a real‑world plant environment, not just from a desk
• Strong troubleshooting approach with a focus on fixing issues permanently
• Comfortable partnering with maintenance and operations teams
• Confident acting as a site‑wide electrical subject‑matter expert

Why this role

• Be the go‑to electrical expert for a manufacturing site
• Drive real uptime, safety, and reliability improvements
• Work cross‑functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering

Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000+

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental LeaveAdoption Assistance
• Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.