Electrical Engineer

Location: Rockport, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs, Rockport Works has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Engineer. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving electrical and automation systems, while driving projects to increase productivity, equipment reliability, and production quality. Projects assigned are complex, involve multiple variables, and can be cross-functional. Individuals in this role prepare effective communications across the organization and aid in problem resolution specific to assigned programs/projects. 

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Develop solutions and implement projects that improve the process and focus on providing electrical and programming logic expertise  
• Troubleshoot electrical, programming, drive systems and process-related issues
• Develop and modify control logic and code to optimize operations with safety in mind
• Test and validate programming involving automation and drive system upgrades
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to drive results
• Review and update electrical schematics and drawings in Autocad
• Oversee and coordinate electrical work performed by contractors
• Lead the design, specification, and development of electrical systems and equipment
• Apply knowledge of industrial wiring, controls, and instrumentation
• Write maintenance procedures as needed repairing electrical equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related degree.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs and industrial automation
• Proficient in AC/DC drive setup and troubleshooting
• Skilled in PID loop tuning and calibration
• Maintain programming workstations with application updates
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Self-driven to learn new hardware/software platforms
• Availability as needed to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Effective communicator and team player
• Able to manage multiple projects and make timely decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United Stated on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in PLC design, programming, installation, and troubleshooting (Siemens series 5 / 7 preferred)
• Experience with Siemens Masterdrives, Sinamic drives and IBA PDA systems
• Strong understanding of power distribution equipment

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.  

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.