What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Worthington Steel?
Why This Role Matters
As a Plant Electrical Engineer at Worthington Steel, you'll work directly with production equipment and automation systems to improve reliability, safety, and performance. This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you'll partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve problems, drive improvements, and make an immediate impact on the business.
Whether you're an early-career engineer or someone with hands-on electrical, controls, or automation experience, this is an opportunity to grow your technical expertise and build a long-term career with an industry leader.
Why Join Worthington Stee
- lHands-on impact from day on
- eExposure to Industry 4.0 technologies and advanced manufacturin
- gStrong mentorship and technical development opportunitie
- sCollaborative, team-oriented cultur
- eOpportunities to advance into senior engineering and leadership role
- sStable company with a people-first mindset and long-term growth opportunitie
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What You'll
- DoTroubleshoot and support electrical and control systems across production lin
- esWork with PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, and industrial automation equipme
- ntPartner with maintenance and operations teams to resolve equipment issues and improve performan
- ceLead and support reliability and continuous improvement initiativ
- esAssist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvemen
- tsIdentify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and equipment upti
me
What We're Looking
ForRequi
- redBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial electrical, controls, or automation environme
- ntsUnderstanding of electrical systems, controls, automation, or industrial equipm
- entStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving ski
- llsDesire to work in a hands-on manufacturing environm
ent
Prefe
- rredExperience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), drives, HMIs, or industrial cont
- rolsManufacturing experience through internships, co-ops, military service, or previous r
- olesExperience troubleshooting electrical or automation sys
tems
What We
- OfferCompetitive compensation and profit sh
- aringComprehensive medical, dental, and vision ben
- efits401(k) with company contribu
- tionsPaid time off and wellness reso
- urcesProfessional development and career advancement opportun
- itiesA safe, stable, and team-oriented work enviro
nment
Why Worthington
SteelAt Worthington Steel, our people are at the center of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, safety-focused culture where employees are empowered to make a difference, solve meaningful challenges, and continuously im
prove.When you join Worthington Steel, you're joining a company known for innovation, operational excellence, and investing in its people. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to helping you learn, grow, and su
cceed.We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs, paid time off, wellness resources, and profit-sharing opportunities. Our commitment to employee development, community involvement, and a people-first culture makes Worthington Steel a place where careers t
- hrive.If you're looking for a role where you can contribute immediately, develop valuable technical expertise, and build a rewarding future with a company that values its people, we'd love to hear fro