Plant Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

As a Plant Electrical Engineer at Worthington Steel, you'll work directly with production equipment and automation systems to improve reliability, safety, and performance. This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you'll partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve problems, drive improvements, and make an immediate impact on the business.

Whether you're an early-career engineer or someone with hands-on electrical, controls, or automation experience, this is an opportunity to grow your technical expertise and build a long-term career with an industry leader.

Why Join Worthington Steel

• Hands-on impact from day one
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies and advanced manufacturing
• Strong mentorship and technical development opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Opportunities to advance into senior engineering and leadership roles
• Stable company with a people-first mindset and long-term growth opportunities

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and support electrical and control systems across production lines
• Work with PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, and industrial automation equipment
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to resolve equipment issues and improve performance
• Lead and support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and equipment uptime

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering OR equivalent hands-on experience in industrial electrical, controls, or automation environments
• Understanding of electrical systems, controls, automation, or industrial equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Desire to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), drives, HMIs, or industrial controls
• Manufacturing experience through internships, co-ops, military service, or previous roles
• Experience troubleshooting electrical or automation systems

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and profit sharing
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid time off and wellness resources
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A safe, stable, and team-oriented work environment

Why Worthington Steel

At Worthington Steel, our people are at the center of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, safety-focused culture where employees are empowered to make a difference, solve meaningful challenges, and continuously improve.

When you join Worthington Steel, you're joining a company known for innovation, operational excellence, and investing in its people. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to helping you learn, grow, and succeed.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs, paid time off, wellness resources, and profit-sharing opportunities. Our commitment to employee development, community involvement, and a people-first culture makes Worthington Steel a place where careers thrive.

If you're looking for a role where you can contribute immediately, develop valuable technical expertise, and build a rewarding future with a company that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.