Contract

Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Contract | Performix | United States

Posted On 08/06/2026

Job Information

Industry

IT Services

Work Experience

4-5 years

City

Lexington

State/Province

Kentucky

Zip/Postal Code

40502

Job Description

Location: Lexington, KY (Onsite)

Duration: 06 months (with extension or conversion possible)

• Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Electrical Controls Specialist! Be part of an innovative environment where you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.

What will you do:

• Controls/Technical support for various shift production including fabrication, metal finishing, and assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.
• Production barrier identification and elimination for various levels of automation including stamping presses, welders, conveyors, automated assembly, and robotics.
• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotics, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic/hydraulic distribution.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance on existing machine control modifications or installations.
• Create, maintain and keep current all documentation: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs.
• Implement and maintain data collection system for shop floor production equipment.

What will make you successful:

• Minimum 2 Year College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field 2-5 years of experience in the Electrical field
• Open to working 2nd shift and weekends
• Experience with Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems
• Strong PLC programming skills
• Electrical/Mechanical CAD Experience
• Motion Control Experience
• Robot programming Experience
• Machine Vision Experience
• Ability to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

What's in it for me?

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and systems
• Access to technical training, certifications, and professional development opportunities
• Work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and innovation
• Build a rewarding career with clear growth potential in engineering and operations

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