Electrical Engineer – PLCs, Automation & Upgrades

Job Highlights

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving electrical equipment and control systems to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable production operations while adhering to applicable electrical codes and standards.

• Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and components for manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in production machinery and control systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime.
• Interpret and apply relevant electrical codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC) in system design and maintenance, ensuring site compliance.
• Develop and maintain electrical documentation, schematics, and procedures.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new equipment.
• Collaborate with Process Control Engineers and Technicians to maintain and improve PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems.

• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Act as the Project Engineer for Capex improvements to the electrical distribution system.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Master’s degree preferred at the senior level.
• Strong computer skills including SAP, MS Office Suite, AutoCAD or similar drawing software, and Explosion Protection and Arc Flash Software.
• Experience:
  
  10 years – Senior Engineer.

• Location:
  
  El Dorado Central.
• Employee Type:
  Regular.

• Competitive compensation package, inclusive of a global bonus program. Pay range: $XXX to $XXX.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting financial security, health, and wellbeing, including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
• Work‑life balance through flexible working arrangements in all operating countries.
• Training and development opportunities.

LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status, or political beliefs.