Staff/Senior Electrical Engineer

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

Why Elmore, Ohio?
Because life here is anything but ordinary!

• Small-Town Charm – Friendly faces, safe neighborhoods, and affordable living.

• Delicious Delights – Grab a latte at Christy’s Corner Café or enjoy local flavors at cozy diners.

• Outdoor Adventures – Bike the scenic North Coast Inland Trail, fish at Riverbend Park, or tee off at Sugar Creek Golf Course.

• Nature & Culture – Stroll through Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, explore the Blair Museum of Lithophanes, or sip craft whiskey at Ernest Scarano Distillery.

• In the Middle of It All – Quick drives to Toledo, Cleveland, and Lake Erie for big-city fun!

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, tuition assistance

• Paid holidays and vacation

• A culture of respect, inclusion, and growth

Salary range: $92,200-125,790*
*The salary range listed is a guide for this position and may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's individual merits and the company's compensation policies.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Project Guardian Project Manager, the Staff/Senior Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in managing and executing large capital projects at the Elmore, OH facility. The role emphasizes power distribution system design, implementation, and maintenance, alongside integration and support of control systems to ensure reliable and efficient plant operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Capital Project Management

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of power distribution systems for large capital projects, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and business goals.

Project Leadership

• Act as the Electrical Project Lead, developing project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Power Distribution Expertise

• Design and specify medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), and protective relaying systems.

Controls Integration

• Collaborate with controls engineers to integrate power distribution equipment and protective relays with PLCs, HMIs, DCSs, and SCADA systems for monitoring and control.

• Provide technical input on control system architecture related to power distribution.

Technical Oversight

• Prepare technical specifications, review vendor proposals, and recommend equipment and system designs that optimize reliability, maintainability, and safety.

Field Support and Troubleshooting

• Oversee installation and commissioning of power distribution and control systems.

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support to resolve electrical and control system issues.

Standards and Compliance

• Develop and maintain electrical design standards, procedures, arc flash studies, and documentation to ensure consistent application and regulatory compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, maintenance, EH&S, and external contractors to align project execution with operational requirements and safety protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.

• PMP certification.

Experience

• Required:

  • Proven experience managing capital projects with a strong emphasis on power distribution systems in an industrial setting.

  • In-depth knowledge of medium and low voltage power distribution design, protective relays, switchgear, transformers, and MCCs.

  • Familiarity with industrial control systems, including PLC programming and HMI development.

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under deadlines.

• Preferred:

  • Experience with Rockwell, D