Job Title: Electrical Engineer
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Job Description
The Electrical Engineer will support and enhance electrical and control systems in a high-performance manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving PLC-based automation and control systems, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams on both day-to-day operational support and longer-term reliability and process improvement initiatives within the plant.
Responsibilities
Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and control systems to minimize downtime and ensure stable production.
Work with PLC-based systems, automation equipment, robotics, and HMIs to diagnose and resolve production and equipment issues in real time.
Collaborate closely with technicians, maintenance personnel, and other engineers to support overall plant performance and reliability.
Assist with electrical system upgrades, equipment installations, and automation improvement projects from concept through implementation.
Ensure all electrical systems, installations, and modifications meet applicable safety, operational, and design standards.
Provide technical input on electrical components, controls architectures, and system performance to optimize reliability and efficiency.
Support data collection and analysis related to system performance, downtime, and operational efficiency to identify and drive improvements.
Participate in project work involving interface logic, controls engineering, and PLC programming to enhance plant automation.
Remain present, engaged, and responsive to real-time issues on the production floor in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including participating in an engineer on-call rotation.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience working with robotics within automated production or material handling systems.
Strong understanding of electrical circuits, power distribution, and industrial control systems.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including technicians, maintenance, and other engineers.
Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
Proficiency or experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related automation platforms.
Experience with HMI troubleshooting and interface logic within control systems.
Foundational experience or exposure to controls engineering and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Co-op or internship experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with CAD and/or electrical simulation tools for designing or documenting electrical systems.
Exposure to equipment installations, system upgrades, and automation projects within a plant environment.
Experience with project work involving PLC programming, project installs, and controls engineering activities.
Ability to remain calm, organized, and responsive when addressing time-sensitive production issues in a continuous manufacturing process.
Work Environment
This role is based in a world-class manufacturing facility producing high-performance glass for major automotive OEMs. The plant operates 24/7 using float glass manufacturing processes, where downtime is extremely costly and engineers are expected to be present, engaged, and responsive to real-time issues on the floor. You will work as part of a small, collaborative team consisting of two engineers and one engineering technician, with a strong culture of long-term tenure and low turnover. The facility includes both a cold side and a hot side, and you must be willing to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times throughout the plant. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with participation in an on-call rotation between engineers; call-ins typically occur infrequently, approximately once every two to three months. While on contract, you will receive three weeks of paid time off and eleven paid holidays. The work environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and offers the opportunity to work directly with advanced automation, robotics, and PLC-based control systems in a high-impact production setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of RICHMOND, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $52.88/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in RICHMOND,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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