Electrical Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs • East Chicago, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel is hiring an Electrical Engineer at its East Chicago, Indiana location. The engineer will work hands-on with electrical, automation, and control systems in an industrial environment, partnering with operations, maintenance, engineering, bargaining unit employees, and outside contractors. The role involves leading projects, troubleshooting equipment, improving reliability, and introducing solutions that strengthen plant operations. The position may require occasional after-hours support for urgent production or safety-related electrical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or, for an exceptional candidate, a high school diploma with significant relevant electrical, controls, automation, or industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, AC/DC drives, and HMI setup, programming, or configuration.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, wiring, controls, and instrumentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with and provide technical direction to a skilled workforce.
• Ability to read, troubleshoot, modify, and write ladder logic.
• Experience with industrial network protocols such as Ethernet, ControlNet, Profibus, and DeviceNet.
• Experience tuning and calibrating PID loops and controls.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of production, electrical, automation, controls, or maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working successfully with a represented workforce in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and health practices, including applicable OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe and environmentally responsible workplace while supporting safety, quality, and environmental initiatives and audits.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, automation, and programming issues to support reliable plant operations.
• Create, modify, test, and troubleshoot programming logic.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other technical teams to solve problems and drive improvements.
• Provide technical direction and support to bargaining unit employees completing electrical work and resolving equipment issues.
• Lead electrical projects and maintenance activities during planned outages.
• Coordinate with external contractors to help ensure electrical projects are completed safely, effectively, and on schedule.
• Provide technical support for urgent production or safety-related electrical issues, including occasional after-hours response when needed.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve equipment reliability, electrical systems, and plant performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level