Electrical Controls Engineer

Sterling Steel, a Leggett & Platt company, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join our Rod Mill Electrical team in Sterling, IL.

• Monitor electrical processes that affect operation of Rod Mill and quality of product
• Troubleshoot to find cause of electrical problems (equipment, electrical, motors, PLC…) and implement solution for correction to decrease the amount of downtime
• Take readings and predict source of problems
• Manage drives program for backup and restore
• Receive calls during ‘non work hours’ to assist with trouble shooting; return to mill if needed
• Oversee Electrical Supervisor & department
• Fill in for Electrical Supervisor as needed
• Assist Rod Mill General Supervisor & General Manager as directed
• Educate employees on what we do as well as how and why we do it
• Provide ongoing training & coaching of current and electrical end employees
• Document employee performance issues & administer discipline
• Participating in Union employee grievance procedures if needed
• Report operational issues to General Manager & Roller in a timely manner
• Share information with other Maintenance and Production Supervisors/Managers
• Complete required reports
• Assist in initial creation and ongoing evaluation of SSC Electrical Apprenticeship
• Provide training to
• Audit and update SJPs
• Verify that all SJPs and Safety processes are followed
• Enforce SSC Work Rules and Policies consistently
• Champion and participate in ECO, QMS & Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Comply with and enforce all SSC Safety rules
• Participate in training from HR, Rod Manager, Safety, and Leggett & Platt
• All other duties as assigned

• 5+ years heavy industrial electrical & electronics experience
• 2-5 years leadership experience
• Qualified candidates should possess strong experience with PLC programming. Step7, PCS7, WinCC, and TIA.
• Proficiency with Siemens PLCs, HMIs.
• Proficiency with industrial electrical systems (480V, 240V, 120V, 24V DC), including single- and three-phase power, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Ability to read and understand process instrumentation manuals and wiring diagrams (i.e. pressure transmitters, flowmeters, level transmitters, etc.).
• Strong understanding of electronics and ability to troubleshoot both controls and mechanical components.
• Program, service, repair, and maintain electrical and process control systems.
• Understanding of vector frequency drives (wire terminations and basic parameter setup and communication protocols).
• Capable of specifying Ethernet switches and CAT‑5/6 cables. A good understanding of plant I/O and HMI Ethernet topography.
• Qualified candidates should possess strong experience with PLC programming, machine control design, HMI development, motors, drives, electro‑mechanical devices, wiring schematics, and industrial automation.
• The ability to provide after hours support (late night, and/or weekends) in the event of a crisis.
• This role requires the employee to be on-site to perform their job duties. Remote VPN access can be used after hours for immediate support.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues through various control systems using Siemens PLC, PCS7, WinCC, and other applications.
• Coach and mentor the Controls Technicians. This includes setting goals, assigning projects, and making sure they have the tools and knowledge to excel.
• Ability to diagnose electrical and controls problems, determine root causes, and supply short/long term solutions quickly and efficiently.
• Strong verbal, organizational and written communication skills.

• Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot & cold) while wearing required PPE
• Mobility to move to any area of assigned location (Rod Mill and/or Melt Shop)
• Strength and stamina to remain on feet for majority of 12‑hour shifts
• Walk up and down stairs safely
• Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Communicate effectively in verbally and in writing in person, over phone/radio, via email
• Dexterity to type on keyboard
• Dexterity to operate necessary tools/machinery
• Ability to effectively read, write, understand, and otherwise communicate in English

• Compute…