Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Maintenance Electrical Engineer
US-IA-Eddyville
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $80K/yrAjinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. is committed to advancing food and health through innovative technologies. The Maintenance Electrical Engineer will design, troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain electrical systems within a manufacturing environment, ensuring safe and reliable plant operations.
ChemicalFood and BeverageFood ProcessingNutrition
Responsibilities
Champion electrical safety practices and programs
Participate in safety audits and hazard identification
Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA and company standards
Lead electrical maintenance as program coordinator
Design, modify, and maintain electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, and control systems
Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards
Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams
Analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements
Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Lead and support capital and improvement projects
Develop project scopes, estimates, timelines, and documentation
Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders
Support PLC, HMI, and control system upgrades
Partner with process engineering for automation improvements
Implement energy saving and efficiency technologies
Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems. (24V through 13.2KV)
Ability to read technical drawings and electrical documentation
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols e.g. Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, Modbus, Profibus
Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Effective communication and collaboration
Proficient with engineering software and Microsoft Office
Champion electrical safety practices and programs
Participate in safety audits and hazard identification
Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA and company standards
Lead electrical maintenance as program coordinator
Design, modify, and maintain electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, and control systems
Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards
Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams
Analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements
Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Lead and support capital and improvement projects
Develop project scopes, estimates, timelines, and documentation
Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders
Support PLC, HMI, and control system upgrades
Partner with process engineering for automation improvements
Implement energy saving and efficiency technologies
Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized
Preferred
Experience in industrial/manufacturing environment
PLC/controls experience
Benefits
Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
401(k) with Company Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
Work Flexibility
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support
Company
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.
At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc., our businesses contribute to significant advances in nutrition and health to create better lives for all.
Founded in 1908
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Ryan Smith
Chief Growth Officer & Executive Vice President
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