Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer / Specialist
- Location: Streetsboro, OH
- Department: Maintenance & Engineering
- Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, versatile, and safety-driven Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer / Specialist to join our ABS Compounding and High-Tech Manufacturing Plant. In this comprehensive role, you will hold dual responsibility for both the heavy power distribution systems and the low-voltage automation/process control networks. The ideal candidate is a proactive troubleshooter capable of seamlessly transitioning from high-voltage switchgear maintenance to high-precision sensor calibration and PLC logic verification within a 24/7 continuous chemical process and hazardous (combustible dust) environment.
Core Responsibilities
[Electrical & Power Distribution]
- Optimize, maintain, and inspect plant-wide medium/high-voltage electrical infrastructure, including switchgears, transformers, and Motor Control Centers (MCC).
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy rotating machinery, specifically high-horsepower motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) utilized in compounding extruders, high-capacity blowers, and chemical pumps.
- Manage, inspect, and audit plant-wide grounding and bonding networks to ensure total static electricity dissipation in raw material processing and powder transport zones.
[Instrumentation & Process Control]
- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot critical field instrumentation, including load cells on loss-in-weight feeders, thermocouples/RTDs for extruder temperature zones, and melt pressure transducers.
- Troubleshoot 4-20mA and 0-10V analog control loops and diagnose communication bus drops (e.g., EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
- Perform basic PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) troubleshooting by connecting laptops to PLC panels (Rockwell, Siemens) to read ladder logic, verify I/O signals, and diagnose system faults during line-stop emergencies.
[Safety, Compliance & EHS]
- Inspect, maintain, and upgrade electrical/instrumentation installations within hazardous classified areas (NEC Class I & II, Div 1 & 2) to eliminate chemical vapor and combustible plastic dust ignition risks.
- Adhere strictly to OSHA standards, corporate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines, and NFPA 70E (Arc Flash Safety) practices, including 100% compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
- Utilize CMMS software (SAP PM, Maximo, eMaint) to execute, log, and continuously improve Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) programs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years of hands-on E&I maintenance experience in a chemical, petrochemical, plastic/polymer compounding, or continuous process manufacturing facility.
- Strong dual-technical background in both high-power industrial VFDs/MCCs and low-voltage control circuits/instrumentation.
- Proven experience working with explosion-proof fittings, sealing compounds, and intrinsically safe (IS) barriers in heavy dust or vapor environments.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- High school diploma or equivalent technical certification required; Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical/Controls Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
- Active U.S. Master Electrician License .
Working Conditions
- Ability to work in an industrial plant environment with exposure to heat, noise, and industrial raw materials.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined/tight spaces when executing machinery maintenance.
- Flexibility to support occasional emergency on-call shifts to secure continuous production timelines.
Benefit
Your total compensation package delivers an estimated real value of $161,000+ per year, combining a top-tier $150,000 base salary with a 3% SIMPLE IRA match ($4,500), 15 days of PTO, and a company-subsidized UnitedHealthcare employee-only insurance plan.
Pay: $29.94 - $36.06 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
