Electrical Engineer

AK Steel Corporation; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs New Carlisle Works is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join autonomous work teams supporting production and maintenance. The role covers complex projects across electrical engineering techniques and cross-functional teams in a 24/7 facility in New Carlisle, IN.

Responsibilities include developing solutions, diagnosing issues, optimizing drive and motor strategies, and collaborating to install and upgrade electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• In-depth knowledge of DC and AC drives troubleshooting and setup.
• In-depth knowledge of PLC and HMI setup and programming.
• Working knowledge of tuning and calibration of PID loops and controls.
• Working knowledge of power distribution equipment.
• Familiarity with DC and AC motors.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex process problems.
• Ability to self-learn new hardware/software platforms.
• Must be able to work in a multi-level organization.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, computer skills and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions and implement projects that improve the process and focus on providing electrical and programming logic expertise.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting programming, electrical and process issues.
• Develop and maintain equipment drive and motor strategies to reduce production downtime.
• Collaborate with various teams to install new and rebuilt production electrical systems.
• Must be able to create and modify programming logic systems and code to support and improve the process.
• Conduct tests to confirm necessary programming and equipment changes.
• Analyze and modify blueprints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems.
• Must have the ability to lead and/or monitor the electrical work of outside contractors for the purpose of ensuring that the projects are satisfactory and completed in a timely manner.
• Complete project responsibilities for design, specification, review and development of electrical equipment or systems.
• Should have a working knowledge of industrial wiring, controls, and instrumentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DC/AC drives

PLC programming

HMI programming

PID loop tuning

Power distribution

Electrical troubleshooting

Self-learning

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: New Carlisle, IN

As an Electrical Engineer at Cleveland-Cliffs, you will be an integral part of the autonomous work teams that make up production and maintenance organizations. The individual at this level is a seasoned electrical engineering professional who demonstrates a broad grasp of the technical and administrative aspects of electrical engineering techniques and principles. Projects assigned are complex, involve multiple variables, and can be cross functional. Individuals in this role prepare effective communications across the organization and aid in problem resolution specific to assigned programs/projects.

The Cleveland-Cliffs New Carlisle Works facility is in New Carlisle, Indiana, and is a 24/7 operation that produces cold-rolled, hot-dipped galvannealed, and electrogalvanized steel coils.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Develop solutions and implement projects that improve the process and focus on providing electrical and programming logic expertise.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting programming, electrical and process issues.
• Develop and maintain equipment drive and motor strategies to reduce production downtime.
• Collaborate with various teams to install new and rebuilt production electrical systems.
• Must be able to create and modify programming logic systems and code to support and improve the process.
• Conduct tests to confirm necessary programming and equipment changes.
• Analyze and modify blueprints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems.
• Must have the ability to lead and/or monitor the electrical work of outside contractors (e.g. electrical system upgrades, expansions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the projects are satisfactory and completed in a timely manner.
• Complete project responsibilities for design, specification, review and development of electrical equipment or systems. Will be involved with making engineering studies, detail design, procurement, installation, acceptance testing and performance audits.
• Should have a working knowledge of industrial wiring, controls, and instrumentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.E.) in Electrical Engineering from four-year college or university, or equivalent experience, knowledge, and skills.
• In-depth knowledge of DC and AC drives troubleshooting and setup.
• In-depth knowledge of PLC and HMI setup and programming
• Working knowledge of tuning and calibration of PID loops and controls.
• Working knowledge of power distribution equipment.
• Familiarity with DC and AC motors.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex process problems.
• Ability to self-learn new hardware/software platforms.
• Must be able to work in a multi-level organization.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, computer skills and data analysis skills.
• The travel requirement is less than 10%.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of engineering experience installing and or servicing / troubleshooting DC Drive, AC Drives and PLCs.
• Experience in the finishing portion of the steel manufacturing process.
• Ability to work in a union environment.

Relocationassistancemay be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.