Electrical Maintenance Engineer Jobs

Electrical Maintenance Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, utilities, food and beverage processing, and chemical plants, from entry-level technician roles to senior and lead engineers, with specializations in PLC programming, predictive maintenance, and high-voltage systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles515+
Top stateTexas
Top employerUnited States Steel
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type93% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Electrical Maintenance Technician
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Electrical Maintenance Technician
C&R Racing, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Mechanical Engineering
Skilled Trades
On-Site
Forklift Certification
51-200

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Electrical Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
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Electrical Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
OTC Industrial Technologies
East Liberty, Ohio
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$20 - $30/hr
1,001-5,000

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Maintenance Supervisor - Electrical
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Maintenance Supervisor - Electrical
Saint-Gobain
Kansas City, Kansas
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$82k - $137k/yr
Remote (US)
Military encouraged

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Electrical Maintenance Technician
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Electrical Maintenance Technician
Electrical Automation Services
Streetsboro, Ohio
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$34.1 - $36.7/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Electrical Maintenance Technician
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Electrical Maintenance Technician
Electrical Automation Services
Ravenna, Ohio
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
$34.1 - $36.7/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • United States Steel13
  • Electrical Automation Services13
  • ATI9
  • Tyson Foods Incorporated8
  • Superior Contracting & Maintenance8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing16
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Automotive4
  • Energy3
  • Chemicals & Materials3

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electrical maintenance engineer jobs.

  • Associate degree or higher in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs, variable frequency drives, and industrial control systems
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
  • Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance programs including thermography and vibration analysis
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures

Tips for Your Electrical Maintenance Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to equipment types

Hiring managers scan for specific equipment names, not just 'electrical maintenance.' List the exact motors, drives, PLCs, and control systems you've worked on. A resume that names Allen-Bradley or Siemens hardware lands interviews that a generic one doesn't.

Highlight certifications above your summary

An Electrical Maintenance Engineer posting almost always screens for certifications before reading work history. Put your NFPA 70E, OSHA electrical safety, or state journeyman license in a dedicated line near the top so it clears automated filters immediately.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists electrical maintenance engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter postings by shift and facility type

Electrical maintenance roles in continuous-process plants run 24/7 rotations, while discrete manufacturing sites often post day-shift openings. Matching your availability to the facility's production model saves time and signals to recruiters that you understand the operational reality.

Prepare a troubleshooting narrative for interviews

Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through a real equipment failure you diagnosed and fixed. Prepare two or three stories that follow fault identification, root cause analysis, and corrective action, using the specific tools and meters you used each time.

Negotiate your on-call structure, not just base pay

Many electrical maintenance engineers overlook on-call frequency and overtime rates when accepting offers. Ask directly about the call-out schedule, standby pay policy, and whether emergency response time requirements affect where you can live before you finalize any offer.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most electrical maintenance engineers?

United States Steel, Electrical Automation Services, and ATI are hiring the most electrical maintenance engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These employers tend to hire across both plant-level technician roles and senior engineer positions.

How many electrical maintenance engineer jobs are remote?

About 7% of electrical maintenance engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include controls engineering support, documentation and standards development, and project coordination roles that don't require daily floor presence.

How do you become an electrical maintenance engineer?

Start with an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical technology or electrical engineering, then gain hands-on experience through apprenticeships, internships, or entry-level maintenance technician positions. Build proficiency with industrial PLCs, motor controls, and electrical schematics. Pursue certifications in NFPA 70E electrical safety and OSHA standards, and progress into engineer roles as you accumulate fault-diagnosis and preventive maintenance experience across multiple equipment types.

How do you get hired as an electrical maintenance engineer with little or no experience?

Start by applying to maintenance technician or electrical apprenticeship roles at manufacturing or processing facilities, which are common entry points that build the hands-on skills employers want. Completing a vocational program in industrial electrical systems, earning an OSHA certification, and demonstrating familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures makes you a credible candidate even without full engineer-level experience. Many facilities promote internally once you've proven reliability on the floor.

What does the electrical maintenance engineer interview process look like?

Most employers run a phone screen focused on your equipment background, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through past troubleshooting scenarios and may be asked to interpret a wiring diagram or describe a PLC fault you resolved. Some facilities include a practical skills assessment or plant walk-through. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with the maintenance manager or operations leadership about shift expectations and safety culture.

Where can I find and apply to electrical maintenance engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to electrical maintenance engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your equipment background, shift availability, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.

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