About the Role
We’re looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to play a key role in supporting and improving electrical systems, automation, and manufacturing equipment within a growing industrial operation.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, working directly with production, and improving equipment reliability. New machinery is coming online soon, making this a critical role in supporting equipment installations, startup, troubleshooting, and long-term maintenance.
A degree is not required — strong electrical maintenance technicians with the right experience are encouraged to apply.
Why Join?
- Key role with significant impact on a growing manufacturing operation
- Opportunity to support new equipment installations and startup projects
- Hands-on engineering/maintenance role with variety and ownership
- Strong backing from an established global organization
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- 1st shift schedule with flexibility
What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, controls, PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, HMIs, and industrial automation equipment
- Read and interpret electrical prints and schematics
- Support equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
- Partner with Maintenance and Production to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
- Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Support PLC troubleshooting and modifications as needed
- Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and vendors on electrical and automation projects
- Support machine safety, electrical safety, controls, and safety circuits
- Help manage critical electrical spare parts and maintenance inventory
- Recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, and engineering improvements
What We’re Looking For
- Strong electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
- Ability to read electrical schematics and prints
- Comfortable working directly on the production floor and troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands-on
- PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus
- Siemens experience and exposure to European/metric equipment standards is a plus
- Experience supporting new equipment installations is a plus
- 2- or 4-year engineering degree is welcome, but not required
Location: West Dundee, IL
Schedule: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible)
Salary: $85,000–$100,000/year, with flexibility up to $120,000 for the right candidate