What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Brooksource?
Electrical Engineer
Euclid, Ohio (Greater Cleveland Area)
On-Site Role (3-6 month contract-to-hire)
$50-80/hr (Conversion Salary $95,620 - $153,000)
Pay is based on years of experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client, a global industrial manufacturer, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic manufacturing environment in Euclid, Ohio. This contract-to-hire position supports industrial automation and control systems, focusing on improving equipment reliability, driving automation initiatives, and supporting plant operations through hands-on engineering and technical problem-solving. You'll work cross-functionally with production, maintenance, IT, and engineering teams to modernize systems, reduce downtime, and support capital projects. The role offers opportunities to lead projects, manage third-party resources, and contribute to the modernization of manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Euclid, Ohio (Greater Cleveland Area)
On-Site Role (3-6 month contract-to-hire)
$50-80/hr (Conversion Salary $95,620 - $153,000)
Pay is based on years of experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client, a global industrial manufacturer, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic manufacturing environment in Euclid, Ohio. This contract-to-hire position supports industrial automation and control systems, focusing on improving equipment reliability, driving automation initiatives, and supporting plant operations through hands-on engineering and technical problem-solving. You'll work cross-functionally with production, maintenance, IT, and engineering teams to modernize systems, reduce downtime, and support capital projects. The role offers opportunities to lead projects, manage third-party resources, and contribute to the modernization of manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Engineer solutions to improve equipment reliability, safety, ergonomics, and environmental health & safety compliance (ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
- Provide technical support to Production, Maintenance, and IT teams to reduce downtime and improve system performance
- Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs across platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, and Beijer
- Develop, update, and maintain National Instruments LabVIEW code for testing applications and equipment
- Interface with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, IT, and production teams to support facility and capital projects
- Apply NEC knowledge to support planning and installation of industrial electrical equipment
- Support project planning through cost estimates, timelines, and vendor quote reviews
- Lead projects or project phases and serve as a technical resource for less experienced engineers
- Manage third-party engineering and construction resources while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Integrate equipment into plant data collection systems and establish network topologies
- Support control system backups, patching, and asset inventory management
- Compile and analyze data from connected equipment and help establish controls standards
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3-8 years of relevant engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems
- Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW (development and maintenance of test systems)
- Experience with Rockwell Automation and/or Siemens control systems
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
- Knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, 79, and general electrical/industrial codes
- Understanding of industrial networking concepts and data systems (SQL experience is a plus)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams
- Comfortable working hands-on in a plant environment
Salary : $50 - $80