Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60411, USA
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Develop and implement equipment reliability initiatives
- Support production teams in optimizing plant productivity and quality
- Serve as a technical resource for production personnel
- Provide technical leadership on long-term solutions to recurring problems
- Troubleshoot and solve problems as needed
- Review and improve predictive and preventive maintenance programs
- Participate in plant operation and improvement meetings, and share outcomes with maintenance staff
- Partner with production departments to resolve issues affecting plant operability
- Help manage and administer the plant control network
- Lead improvement projects — scoping, cost estimation, capital requests, fieldwork supervision, and commissioning
- Investigate recurring equipment failures to identify root causes and long-term fixes
- Oversee outside contractors as needed
- Collaborate with plant teams to meet overall plant objectives
- Take on other tasks as assigned
- Communicate with area coordinators as needed
- Step in as designee for the E/I Coordinator role when needed
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred)
- 3+ years of industrial experience in electrical and control systems
- Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills (verbal and written), with solid organizational ability
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and support maintenance teams, with demonstrated potential to grow into a leadership role
- Solid understanding of good engineering and safety practices
- Ability to estimate, plan, schedule, and complete work orders on time, including managing budgets and estimating project costs
Physical Requirements
- Frequently: climbing ladders/stairs, standing, bending, exposure to temperature changes, plant visits
- Occasionally: lifting (avg. 20 lbs, up to 70 lbs), squatting, office work
- Rarely: operating mobile equipment (Cushman/pickup truck)
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
- Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
- Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
- 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
- Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
- Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
- Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
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