Plant Electrical Engineer -- Automotive Manufacturing (35421)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts supplier located near Ottawa, IL, is seeking a Plant Electrical Engineer to design, plan, and oversee installations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including medical insurance and relocation assistance. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in electrical engineering within a plant environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays & vacation

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering (maintenance/plant).
• Required experience with motors and controls.
• Experience reading & developing electrical schematics is needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate & oversee equipment installations.
• Support maintenance and troubleshoot equipment when needed.
• Ensure all equipment meets OSHA standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Multi-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree plus 5-8 years of experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Plant Electrical Engineer -- Automotive Manufacturing (35421)

Plant Electrical Engineer -- Automotive Manufacturing (35421)

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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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

An automotive parts supplier near the Ottawa, IL area is seeking a Plant Electrical Engineer. This position involves engineering work in designing, planning, and overseeing of installation, operation, and maintenance of plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within an automotive parts environment.

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 (K), paid holidays & vacation. Relocation Assistance is available with this position.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate & oversee equipment installations
• Support Maintenance (oversee critical repairs | troubleshoot equipment when needed)
• Use AutoCAD software to utilize electrical drawings
• Ensure all equipment meets OSHA standards
• Involved with new vendor product research

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years’ hands-on experience in electrical engineering (maintenance/plant)
• Will also accept an Associate’s degree – plus 5-8 years’ experience
• PLC programming & troubleshooting experience is required
• Experience with motors and controls
• Experience with pneumatic & hydraulic systems
• Experience reading & developing electrical schematics
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment responsibly & effectively
• Able to intermittently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch & lift up to 30 pounds

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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