Electrical Engineer

Title: Plant Engineering Electrical Engineer

Location: Cleveland, OH
Duration: 6-12 Month Contract
Work Type: On-site
Employment Type: W2 Contract (No C2C or Visa Sponsorship Available)

Pay: $40/hour

Grow Your Career with Us

We believe our people are the key to our success. At Brooksource, we re committed to helping our talented professionals grow. Whenever possible, we prioritize internal talent for open positions before recruiting externally. If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply!

What You ll Do

Plant Engineering is responsible for implementing capital projects and providing engineering support for the Consumable and Machine divisions of Cleveland Operations. Electrical Engineers play a crucial role in designing the electrical systems for equipment used in manufacturing welding machines and consumables, ensuring that the production floor equipment adheres to corporate objectives related to safety, health, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team environment to design and support industrial electrical systems. This includes various types of equipment new and old.
• Engineer solutions to improve equipment reliability, safety, ergonomics, and compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 450001, and other EHS initiatives.
• Provide technical support to Production, Maintenance, and IT departments, reducing downtime and improving system performance.
• Develop, design, and update PLC, VFD, and HMI programs using various control automation platforms, including Rockwell, Siemens, and Beijer.
• Update and maintain National Instruments LabVIEW code for testing applications and equipment.
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, IT, MES, and Production teams to support facility projects.
• Apply NEC knowledge for planning industrial equipment installations and work with electricians to update documentation.
• Supply project leaders with capital cost estimates and timelines, and review capital equipment quotations.
• Lead projects or project steps, solve complex problems, and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Manage outside engineering and construction personnel, ensuring all safety, health, environmental, and compliance aspects meet regulations.
• Integrate equipment into data collection systems and establish network topologies.
• Support network backup, device patching management, and control system asset inventory.
• Compile data from connected devices for organizational use and develop standards for control systems hardware and software.
• Identify and assume additional responsibilities for projects and processes that align with and drive towards Lincoln Electric Company s 2025 Higher Standard Goals.

What You Bring

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical CAD software.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and test equipment, including Rockwell Automation software, Siemens software, and National Instruments LabVIEW.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, and 79, and other technical codes.
• Knowledge of basic networking concepts and SQL Database.

Nice to Have:

• Demonstrate initiative and accept responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong ownership and results-driven mindset.
• Good judgment, self-motivation, and safety consciousness.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Superior written and oral communication abilities.
• Adaptability to handle diverse assignments and changing priorities.
• Hands-on work capability and effective collaboration on the shop floor.
• Critical thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Flexibility to work off shifts, travel between facilities in Northeast Ohio, and as required.
• Effective teamwork with employees at all organizational levels.

About Us:

Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO Statement:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.