Automation Engineer

Serac; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Serac Inc is seeking a senior automation engineer to lead packaging machinery projects end to end—from hardware selection and mechatronic integration to software development and field startup.

You will oversee budgets, timelines, and supplier management, while mentoring teams and ensuring safe, compliant operation on Rockwell/AB platforms; Siemens knowledge is a bonus. Onsite in Carol Stream, IL.

Qualifications

• Extensive Rockwell from-scratch programming experience.
• PLC and motion control depth with structured text.
• Hands-on troubleshooting across PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs and instruments.
• Safety standards knowledge (ISO 13849, IEC 60204, NFPA 79).
• Packaging or industrial machinery OEM experience.
• 5+ years in automation/control systems or a BSEE.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept to industrialization and field startup.
• Develop all required software (Rockwell/AB, structured text, motion).
• Manage budgets, timelines, suppliers and project documentation.
• Mentor internal and external engineering teams on troubleshooting.
• Run field trials, validation and training at customer sites.

Skills

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Structured text

Motion control

PLC programming

C++/.NET

Troubleshooting

Education

BSEE

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI/SCADA

VFDs

Job description

Salary range: $113k - 123k

Can you open a blank Studio 5000 project and build a machine from nothing?

Serac Inc builds filling, capping and cup-filling packaging machinery for customers worldwide.

We're looking for a senior automation engineer to lead projects end to end - hardware selection, mechatronic integration, all the software, then out to the customer site for startup.

What you'll do:

• Lead automation projects from concept and hardware selection through industrialization


• Develop all required software - Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, structured text, motion control


• Manage the project - budgets, timelines, suppliers, documentation, compliance


• Mentor internal and external engineering teams on troubleshooting and technical decisions


• Run field trials, validation and training at customer sites

You're a great fit if you have:

• Significant Rockwell from-scratch programming background - Siemens a strong bonus


• PLC and motion control depth with structured text; C++/.NET familiarity a plus


• Hands-on troubleshooting across PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, instrumentation and 480VAC


• Safety standards knowledge - ISO 13849, IEC 60204, NFPA 79, SISTEMA


• Packaging or industrial machinery OEM experience - machine builds, not plant maintenance


• 5+ years in automation/control systems, or a BSEE

No visa sponsorship available. Full-time onsite in Carol Stream, IL.

This is a technical lead seat for a strong controls engineer. Interested - or know exactly the right person?

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