Lincoln Electric is growing the Plant Engineering team and has outstanding opportunities for an experienced Electrical Engineering Technologist. Our Plant Engineering team is responsible for implementing capital projects and providing engineering support for the Consumable and Machine divisions of Cleveland Operations. Electrical Engineering Technologists play a crucial role in designing the electrical systems for equipment used in manufacturing welding machines and consumables, ensuring that the production floor equipment adheres to corporate objectives related to safety, health, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative profit-sharing plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits.

As an Electrical Engineering Technologist, you will collaborate in a team environment to design and support industrial electrical systems, which includes various types of equipment new and old.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Modify solutions to improve equipment reliability, safety, ergonomics, and compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 450001, and other EHS initiatives.
• Provide technical support to Production, Maintenance, and IT departments, reducing downtime and improving system performance.
• Maintain, modify and update PLC, VFD, and HMI programs using various control automation platforms, including Rockwell, Siemens, and Beijer.
• Update and support National Instruments LabVIEW code for testing applications and equipment.
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, IT, MES, and Production teams to support facility projects.
• Apply NEC knowledge for planning industrial equipment installations and work with electricians to update documentation.
• Supply project leaders with capital cost estimates and timelines, and review capital equipment quotations.
• Lead projects or project steps, solve complex problems, and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Manage outside engineering and construction personnel, ensuring all safety, health, environmental, and compliance aspects meet regulations.
• Integrate equipment into data collection systems and establish network topologies.
• Support network backup, device patching management, and control system asset inventory.
• Compile data from connected devices for organizational use and develop standards for control systems hardware and software.
• Identify and assume additional responsibilities for projects and processes that align with and drive towards Lincoln Electric Company's 2025 Higher Standard Goals.

• Level II: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering Technology and 3+ years' experience
• Level Ill: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering Technology and 5+ years' experience
• Level IV: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering Technology and 8+ years' experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical CAD software.
• Experience with PLCs, HMls, VFDs, and test equipment, including Rockwell Automation software, Siemens software, and National Instruments LabVIEW.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, and 79, and other technical codes.
• Knowledge of basic networking concepts and SQL Database.

• Demonstrate initiative and accept responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong ownership and results-driven mindset.
• Good judgment, self-motivation, and safety consciousness.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Superior written and oral communication abilities.
• Adaptability to handle diverse assignments and changing priorities.
• Hands-on work capability and effective collaboration on the shop floor.
• Critical thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Flexibility to work off shifts, travel between facilities in Northeast Ohio, and as required.
• Effective teamwork with employees at all organizational levels.