Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Stepan Company; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Adoption Assistance

Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stepan Company in Millsdale, IL is seeking an E&I Engineer with a reliability focus to own the site's electrical systems and drive uptime.

You will perform root cause analysis, lead PM/PdM strategies, support capital projects, and ensure compliance with NFPA/IEEE/NEMA. This is a hands-on role partnering with maintenance and operations to improve overall plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree required.
• 3+ years in E&I, electrical or reliability roles.
• ISA or EPRI instrumentation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own performance of site LV/MV electrical systems.
• Lead RCFA and eliminate repeat issues.
• Drive PM/PdM strategies across the plant.
• Support capital projects: design review, equipment selection, scoping.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, IEEE, NEMA standards and safety practices.
• Develop and maintain one-lines, schematics and electrical docs.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Reliability engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Preventive Maintenance

Schematic Diagrams

Collaboration with Ops

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

Protection Relays

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

What you likely have

Experience working with:

• Motors, drives, switchgear, and plant power distribution systems
• Protection relays and electrical protection systems
• Electrical safety practices (arc flash awareness preferred, but not a primary focus)

Ability to:

• Read and update one-lines, schematics, and loop diagrams
• Troubleshoot issues in a real‑world plant environment - not just from a desk

Mindset:

• Strong troubleshooting approach with a focus on fixing issues for good, not quick fixes
• Comfortable partnering with maintenance and operations teams
• Confident acting as a site-wide electrical subject matter expert

Experience:

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• 3+ years’ experience E&I, electrical, or reliability roles
• ISA or EPRI Instrumentation Certification Preferred

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

If you’re someone who asks, “how do we make sure this never happens again?” - we want to talk.

Pay Range: $130,000 - $150,000+

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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)
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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