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

• 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

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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

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Company Information

Brooksource
Columbus,OH