Electrical Engineer

Skana Aluminum Company; Town of Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accident insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company’s

PTO and holidays after 30 days

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

Prescription safety glasses

Quarterly bonus program

Job summary

Skana Aluminum Company in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to design, troubleshoot, and lead electrical projects on the plant floor and on the shop floor. You’ll upgrade control circuits, identify downtime causes, and drive improvements.

You will work with operators, maintenance, and vendors to implement long-term solutions, manage outages, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to read, create, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and controls, including motors, VFDs, drives, and power distribution.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis, pivot tables, and charts.
• Project management experience from planning to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design and update control circuits, power distribution, and electrical equipment improvements.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues on the production floor with operators.
• Lead electrical engineering projects from concept to completion including budgeting and scheduling.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, safety procedures, and ISO quality practices.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial controls

Troubleshooting

Project management

Excel data analysis

PLC programming

HMI

VFDs and drives

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Electrical EngineerIndustrial Controls | Hands-On Troubleshooting | Project LeadershipSkana Aluminum | Manitowoc, WI | On-Site | Full-TimeAbout the RoleNo two days look the same in this role. One morning, you might be updating electrical schematics for a controls upgrade. That afternoon, you’re on the production floor with a meter in hand, tracking down a drive fault or helping an operator get a line back up and running. Next week, you could be leading a planned equipment outage or managing an electrical improvement project from start to finish.At Skana Aluminum, we’re looking for a hands-on Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving problems creatively, improving equipment reliability, and finding better ways to do things. This role combines electrical design, industrial controls, troubleshooting, and project management with the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance.If you enjoy working with your head and your hands, take initiative, and want to see your engineering solutions make a real difference, we want to talk to you.What You’ll DoElectrical Design & Continuous ImprovementIdentify engineering opportunities to improve equipment uptime, increase production throughput, and reduce operating costs.Design and update control circuits, power distribution systems, and electrical equipment improvements.Create, interpret, and maintain electrical drawings and schematics to support equipment reliability and plant operations.Partner with management to develop data tracking, reporting, and trending tools that measure operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.Hands-On Troubleshooting & Technical SupportWork directly with production operators and maintenance technicians to troubleshoot electrical and controls issues involving motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, sensors, and related equipment.Get hands-on when needed with equipment wiring, testing, commissioning, adjustments, and repairs.Diagnose electrical faults and develop practical solutions that minimize downtime and restore production.Collaborate with maintenance to engineer long-term solutions to recurring equipment problems and improve system reliability.Project Management & Equipment OutagesLead electrical engineering projects from concept through completion, including scope development, authorization for expenditure (AFE) and cost justification, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.Plan and coordinate equipment outages and shutdowns, working closely with maintenance, operations, contractors, and other stakeholders.Evaluate equipment options, coordinate with vendors and suppliers, and initiate purchase requests.Drive projects forward while balancing cost, schedule, safety, quality, and production requirements.Standards, Safety & LeadershipDevelop, document, and maintain work instructions, procedures, and electrical safety practices within our ISO quality management system.Support safe electrical work practices and compliance with applicable electrical safety standards.Provide engineering leadership and serve as lead engineer for the Engineering Team when needed.Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.What You’ll BringA creative, hands-on problem-solving mindset. You look beyond the obvious, enjoy finding better ways to do things, and want to be part of the solution.A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.The ability to read, create, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics.Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls, including motor controls, VFDs and drives, and power distribution.Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables, and charts.Project management experience, including planning, budgeting, coordinating resources, and driving projects to completion.Mechanical and electrical aptitude, with the ability and willingness to work hands-on with meters, test equipment, and tools in a manufacturing environment.The ability to work independently, take initiative, and communicate clearly with colleagues across the organization.Nice to HaveThree or more years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing electrical engineering role.Experience planning or leading equipment outages, shutdowns, or major maintenance projects.PLC programming and HMI experience, particularly with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley systems.Experience with AutoCAD Electrical. We’re willing to train the right candidate.Knowledge of NFPA 70E and arc flash safety practices.Experience working in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.Who You’ll Work WithYou’ll collaborate with people throughout the organization, including the President and COO, directors, production supervisors, maintenance, purchasing, and shipping and logistics. You’ll also work with outside vendors, suppliers, and contractors to evaluate equipment, execute projects, and implement improvements.This role offers direct interaction with leadership and the opportunity to partner with the people who keep our production equipment running every day. Your ideas and technical expertise will help shape how we maintain, improve, and operate our manufacturing systems.Work EnvironmentA combination of office-based engineering work and hands-on time on the production floor.Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required on the production floor.Travel of up to approximately 10% may be required for vendor visits, equipment evaluations, and acceptance activities.What We OfferAt Skana Aluminum, we believe in supporting our employees both on and off the job. Our benefits include:Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Accident insurance.401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% on the first 4% of employee contributions.Paid time off and paid holidays after 30 days of employment.Annual safety shoe reimbursement of up to $150.Paid prescription safety glasses.Quarterly discretionary bonus program.Ready to Make an Impact?If you enjoy troubleshooting complex electrical systems, improving industrial controls, leading meaningful projects, and seeing your solutions make a measurable difference, we’d love to hear from you.Skana Aluminum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.