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Position Type: Full-Time

Level: Entry Level

Direct Hire Position

We are seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Electrical Engineering graduate who is interested in industrial electrical systems, controls, automation, and hands-on project experience.

The Electrical Engineer will work alongside experienced engineers on the design, specification, programming, testing, and commissioning of electrical and control systems. This position provides exposure to a wide variety of industrial technologies and offers opportunities to participate in projects from initial design through installation and startup.

The successful candidate should be technically curious, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and comfortable working both in an office environment and at customer or project locations.

• Assist with the design and engineering of industrial electrical and control systems.
• Develop and review electrical drawings, schematics, layouts, and P&IDs.
• Assist with PLC and DCS programming using systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Honeywell.
• Support the development and configuration of HMI and SCADA applications.
• Assist with motor control systems, AC drives, and power distribution systems.
• Work with process control instrumentation and industrial automation equipment.
• Assist with industrial network layout, configuration, and implementation.
• Work with communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, ControlNet, RS-485, and similar technologies.
• Assist with electrical panel design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with internal panel fabrication and engineering teams.
• Participate in laboratory testing and system validation.
• Prepare bills of materials, calculations, data sheets, drawings, and other project documentation.
• Assist with equipment selection and electrical component specifications.
• Participate in field installation, system startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical assistance and remote support to customers when needed.
• Review electrical systems and documentation for compliance with applicable NEC and NFPA requirements.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers, technicians, and other team members to complete projects accurately and on schedule.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a closely related engineering field.
• Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles and industrial electrical systems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar electrical design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an engineering team.
• Willingness to learn new software, control systems, equipment, and industrial processes.

Exposure through coursework, internships, co-ops, projects, or previous employment in any of the following areas is helpful but not required:

• PLC programming
• Industrial automation
• HMI/SCADA systems
• Electrical controls
• Motor controls and variable frequency drives
• AutoCAD
• Electrical schematics
• Power distribution
• Process instrumentation
• Industrial networking
• Electrical panels
• NEC and NFPA standards
• SQL, VBA, or relational databases

This is a strong opportunity for a new engineer to gain hands-on experience with industrial electrical engineering and automation. The position provides exposure to the complete project lifecycle, including design, programming, testing, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Candidates will have the opportunity to build practical experience with PLCs, control systems, industrial networks, electrical panels, instrumentation, motor controls, and power distribution while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.

Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Founded in 1968, Minutemen Staffing is the cornerstone of The Minutemen Human Resource System, a group of HR-related companies headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The Minutemen Human Resource System has grown to become one of the largest private employer service organizations in the United States.

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