Maintenance Electrical Engineer (Off-Shift)

Intellectt Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrical Engineer for its Waukesha operations. This off-shift role focuses on maintaining production equipment's performance and safety while interpreting complex electrical schematics. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various engineering departments. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree and have a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience. Knowledge of Rockwell Software and safety practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing setting with a focus on equipment troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Software and other technical testing tools.
• Expert ability to interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain plant test equipment to minimize downtime.
• Develop test equipment specifications in compliance with safety requirements.
• Perform failure analysis on electrical systems for long-term solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Electrical safe work practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Software

NI LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Visual Basic

SQL

Job description

Eaton is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Electrical Engineer to join our Waukesha operations. This critical off-shift role ensures the continuous performance and safety of production equipment within an Engineered to Order (ETO) manufacturing environment. You will be the primary technical authority on-site during your shift, responsible for troubleshooting complex electrical systems, optimizing test equipment, and maintaining a zero-incident safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• System Support: Troubleshoot, service, and maintain plant test equipment and integrated electrical systems to minimize production downtime.
• Testing & Compliance: Develop and refine test equipment specifications, ensuring full compliance with OSHA and Eaton’s MESH safety requirements.
• Root Cause Analysis: Perform failure analysis on electrical control, protection, and instrumentation systems to implement long-term technical solutions.
• Safety Leadership: Enforce NFPA 70E and electrical safe work practices, identifying and remediating potential hazards across the facility.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Product Design teams to improve information systems for testing and controls.
• Project Oversight: Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams to direct the work of electrical contractors during installations or repairs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing setting with a heavy focus on equipment troubleshooting.
• Automation Suite: Proficiency with Rockwell Software, including:
• FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
• Technical Testing: Demonstrated experience with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand.
• Software/Data: Competency in Visual Basic (VB6/Studio), SQL, and Microsoft applications.
• Technical Literacy: Expert ability to interpret electrical control, protection, and metering schematics.

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of NFPA 70E standards and Electrical Safe Work practices.
• Experience supporting an Engineered to Order (ETO) manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to operate independently with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.