Electrical Engineer - High Voltage

Eastman Chemical Company; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Personal day

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company is seeking an Electrical Engineer - High Voltage for the Indian Orchard facility. You will design, install, and troubleshoot electrical systems for power distribution, instrumentation, and control across capital projects, while supporting operations with automation and data-enabled insights.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or chemical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or higher.
• At least 2 years of relevant Electrical Engineering experience in manufacturing, chemical/petrochemical or related environment.
• Knowledge of power distribution, feeders, and MCCs for motors, VSDs, lighting, grounding, and electrical area classification.
• Familiar with instrumentation and control systems including interlocks and PLCs.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance tools or systems.
• Experience with data analysis and dashboard development.
• Experience with automating business processes using Power Platforms and SharePoint Online.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, install and troubleshoot electrical, power distribution, and instrumentation control systems for projects.
• Provide high-quality design, scope, and cost/schedule estimates including P&IDs and equipment drawings.
• Manage small to mid-size capital projects.
• Assess adequacy of critical electrical and instrumentation spare parts inventories.
• Conduct root cause analysis on major equipment failures.
• Coordinate electrical and related contractor work.
• Lead commissioning activities during plant start-up and prepare engineering documents.
• Support production processes with automation for workflows using Power Platforms and SharePoint Online.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Data analysis

Dashboard development

Automation of business processes

Power platforms

SharePoint Online

PLC/Interlock knowledge

Preventive/Predictive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power Platforms

SharePoint Online

SAP

Excel

Job description

Electrical Engineer - High Voltage

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com.

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship,including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

This position is accountable for the Electrical engineering function at Eastman's Indian Orchard facility and reports to the Facilities Engineering Manager. This position is responsible for the design, construction, and start-up of projects and provides technical support for operations and maintenance of the High Voltage Electrical Infrastructure at site and enabling automation for the manufacturing Processes in collaboration with the other site functions.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, install and troubleshoot industrial electrical, power distribution, and instrumentation control systems for projects.
• Provide high-quality design, scope, and cost/schedule estimates including P&IDs, and equipment drawings and specifications.
• Perform the project management function for the execution of small and mid-size capital projects.
• Evaluates the adequacy of critical E&I equipment spare parts inventories.
• Conducts root cause failure analysis on major equipment failure.
• Coordinates electrical and other related contracted work.
• Lead the commissioning activities during plant start up including preparing documents (engineering).
• Support the process areas, operations with automation for production workflows using Power Platforms, Pi, SharePoint Online Etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering required
• At least 2 years of relevant Electrical Engineering experience in a manufacturing, chemical/petrochemical or related environment required
• Desirable to have knowledge in designing power distribution, feeders, and Motor Control Centers for motors, variable speed drives, lighting, grounding, Electrical Hazardous Area Classification, etc. and instrumentation and control systems including interlocks, PLC's.
• Prior knowledge in using Preventive and Predictive Maintenance tools or systems.
• Prior knowledge and prior experience in Data Analysis, dashboard development.
• Experience in the fundamentals of automation of business processes using Power Platforms, SharePoint online.
• Good organization and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to solicit input and support from others at various sites and levels in the organization.
• Familiar with CMMS (Computerize Maintenance Management System) such as SAP and common applications software (spreadsheet), such as Excel

The base salary range for this position is $92,000 - $126,500 per year

At Eastman, we are committed to transparency and integrity in our compensation practices. Eastman includes salary ranges in some job postings to provide clear compensation information and to be compliant with state laws that require disclosure. Not all postings display ranges due to factors like location, market conditions, or position specifics. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their salary questions during the interview process.

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage-paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits-including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more-so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies

• 401(k) with a company match-plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away

• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life's moments.

Growth & Development

• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

At Eastman, we invest in the whole you-so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you're proud of.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market

Springfield MA

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