Plant Electrical Engineer

ESPO Corporation; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking a Plant Electrical Engineer to oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of plant equipment in Ottawa, IL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting, along with a strong background in electrical engineering. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO and health insurance.

Benefits

PTO

Group Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of hands-on experience in maintenance/plant electrical engineering.
• Proficient in PLC programming & troubleshooting (Omron & A/B).
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate custom equipment installations and support maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and supervise critical repairs.
• Utilize AutoCAD to create and maintain electrical drawings.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Associate's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

HMI programming

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Job Title: Plant Electrical Engineer
Location: Ottawa, IL
Job Type and Duration: Full Time, Direct Placement
Pay range: $80,000k - $90,000k

The Plant Electrical Engineer will perform a variety of engineering work in designing, planning and overseeing manufacture, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of plant equipment.

The ideal candidate must be a PLC programmer who is a "hands on " troubleshooter (Omron & Allen/Bradley preferably) who can utilize AutoCAD software and is proficient in relay logic as well as PLC logic.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate custom equipment installations, support maintenance, and provide documentation and review their activities to ensure compliance with code requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment as required, supervise critical repairs or replacements, preventative maintenance, and provide plans to increase equipment reliability.
• Utilize AutoCAD software to help create, update, maintain, and translate electrical drawings.
• Design, update, and improve upon existing and outdated electrical equipment and components.
• Inspect completed installations, observe operations, and ensure conformance to intended design specifications.
• Assist in reviewing new and existing equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Help prepare purchase specifications for components, materials, and equipment.
• Observe and mentor Maintenance team members as necessary.
• Investigate and review new vendor products and assist in prototyping new technology into our current plant methodology.
• Assist in the development of capital projects for the purchase of new equipment, enhancement of existing equipment and major repairs to existing assets.
• Make concerted efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Compile data and potential engineering changes to enhance the efficiency, throughput, and manpower requirements of existing equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, with a minimum of five

(5) years' "hands on” experience in maintenance/plant electrical engineering in a manufacturing environment.

• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum two (2) year associate's degree with at least 5-8 MS Office software and MS Excel in a functional level
• Proficient in PLC programming & troubleshooting (Omron & A/B).
• Pro-face & A/B HMI programming.
• Relay logic & machine troubleshooting.
• Proficient with A.C. and D.C. motors and controls of various voltages.
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics are required. Steam systems would be a plus.
• Proficient at reading and developing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics along with P&ID's.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• May be required to travel internationally on occasion.
• Ability to read, write, & speak Japanese would be a plus, but not required for the position.

ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
ESPO has a comprehensive benefit package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, 401k. etc after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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