Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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