Facility Electrical Engineer

Timken Company; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken Company in North Canton, OH is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and maintain electrical control systems for facility infrastructure and research projects.

You will program PLCs, develop HMIs, and integrate building automation with safety and NEC standards, collaborating with engineers, technicians, and operators to meet project timelines.

The role offers a pathway to advanced projects within our global team and competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience in test labs or facilities maintenance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Technology preferred.
• Experience with building automation and PLCs is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct electrical control circuitry for building automation integration.
• Lead on computerized lighting/shade control systems.
• Support maintenance issues related to motor control centers and related systems.
• Design PLC logic and HMIs for prototype equipment and testing.
• Prepare budgets for projects under $100,000 and 12 weeks.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, safety inspectors, and operators.

Skills

CAD

PLC ladder logic

HMI programming

Electrical tools

Microsoft Office

NEC knowledge

Building automation systems

Education

HS Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

CAD software

Data acquisition systems

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

PURPOSE

This position exists to design, develop, construct, and maintain electrical control systems related to the function of the facility. This position will help maintain and troubleshoot the electrical systems pertaining to the building automation system, lighting system, and HVAC/chiller/boiler/cooling tower equipment and drives. This position will be responsible for integration basic level systems into the building automation system.

This position will also design, develop, construct, and maintain electrical control systems for the implementation of new concepts on Research projects/testing systems.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and construct electrical control circuitry and programming logic for integration of lower level facility systems into the building automation system. Projects will be handled start to finish (design/build/install/startup). Position will work with outside controls contractor on the implementation of larger systems in order to meet project timelines.
• Function as facility lead on computerized lighting/shade control system.
• Assist facilities Principal Electrical Analyst on regular facility maintenance issues related to motor control centers, substation breakers, well water system, fire alarm control system, compressed air system, iron filtration system etc.
• Design and construct electrical control circuitry for prototype and test machinery based on the needs of the customers. Design and program PLC logic for such machines as well as data acquisition schemes.
• Prepare budgets and designs for projects less than $100,000/ 12 week project time frame.
• Communicate closely with pipe fitters, machinists, sheet metal workers, machine operators, engineers, design technicians, safety inspectors, and others, so that machinery may be constructed as efficiently as possible using the proper tools and procedures as outlined in various safety and electrical codes.
• Analyze prototype and test machinery using electrical and electronic test equipment , schematics, logic and wiring diagrams, flow charts, cycle graphs, and other technical data in order to determine what improvements or changes might be needed to obtain more precise and efficient machine operation. Uses the data to design and implement the solution.
• Provide possible solutions for problems which have occurred during design, instruction, or run-off of test machinery. Implement these changes with success without first consulting the Engineering Department.
• Keep informed about new types of electrical, electronic, and microprocessor controls by studying technical manuals, video tapes, attending factory schools and seminars, and working with field service engineers so that these controls may be integrated into futuristic machine controls with the least amount of difficulty, confusion, and expense possible.

TECHNICAL FUNCTION SKILLS

• Proficient in CAD
• Ability to design and develop PLC ladder logic
• Ability to design and develop HMI programming
• Proficient in basic and advanced electrical tools (multimeters, o-scopes, data acquisition systems)
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft office)
• Understanding of NEC code and the ability to make decisions based upon it.
• Function knowledge of facility systems such as boilers, chillers, HVAC, variable speed fans, etc.
• Ability to program building automation system
• Building Operators Certificate Level 1

EDUCATION

• Minimum: HS Diploma with 8+ years of relevant experience is required (i.e. test lab, facility maintenance etc.). Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Technology is preferred.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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