Electrical Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Variable compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Rockport Works is seeking an Electrical Engineer to apply broad electrical engineering knowledge across projects, with emphasis on programming logic, PLC/HMI work, and drive systems. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot and implement improvements.

Responsibilities include design, testing, and coordination with contractors, plus strong emphasis on problem solving and 24/7 operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI setup and programming.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC drives troubleshooting and setup.
• Working knowledge of tuning and calibration of PID loops and controls.
• General networking knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex process problems.
• Ability to self-learn new hardware/software platforms.
• Must be able to work in a 24/7 multi-level organization.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage several projects and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions and implement projects that improve the process and provide electrical and programming logic expertise.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot programming, electrical and process issues.
• Modify programming logic systems and code to support and improve the process.
• Conduct tests to confirm necessary programming and equipment changes.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other technical resources to drive results.
• Analyze and modify blueprints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems.
• Lead and/or monitor the electrical work of outside contractors to ensure timely completion.
• Complete design, specification, review and development of electrical equipment or systems.
• Work knowledge of industrial wiring, controls, and instrumentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

AC/DC drives troubleshooting

PID control tuning

Networking basics

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology degree

Tools

Siemens PLC Series 5/7

Siemens Masterdrives

IBA PDA

Job description

Location: Rockport, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs, Rockport Works has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Engineer. The Electrical Engineer 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.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Develop solutions and implement projects that improve the process and focus on providing electrical and programming logic expertise

• Diagnose and troubleshoot programming, electrical and process issues

• 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

• Must possess the ability to work with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other technical resources in a group and then drive results

• 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.

• Should have a working knowledge of industrial wiring, controls, and instrumentation

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related degree.

• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI setup and programming

• Working knowledge of AC and DC drives troubleshooting and setup

• Working knowledge of tuning and calibration of PID loops and controls

• General knowledge about networking

• Ability to troubleshoot complex process problems

• Ability to self-learn new hardware / software platforms

• Must be able to work in a multi-level organization which operates 24/7

• Must have the ability to work effectively within a team environment, utilizing clear and effective communication skills

• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

• Able to manage several projects at a time and make timely and accurate decisions

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, computer skills and data analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have two or more years of related experience in manufacturing.

• PLC design, programming, installation and troubleshooting experience.Siemens PLC Series 5/7 is a plus.

• Experience with Siemens Masterdrives.

• Experience with IBA PDA.

• In-depth knowledge of power distribution equipment.

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 an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, educationassistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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.