Electrical Engineer

Serac; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 93,700 - 101,400; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A machine design company is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to oversee electrical design aspects and ensure alignment with company standards. This role involves creating electrical designs, collaborating with teams, and ensuring projects meet functionality and efficiency targets. A background in controls engineering and 2-5 years of experience is required. Competitive salary and robust benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming for PCs, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Strong organizational and task prioritization skills.
• Knowledgeable in electrical and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all electrical design aspects and customer needs.
• Create and manage project BOM in PLM.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams for machine startup.

Skills

Controls engineering design for industrial machinery

PLC programming

HMI programming

Reading electrical schematics

Using CAD software (EPLAN P8)

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

2-5 years of experience in machine controls design

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$93,700.00/yr - $101,400.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer II oversees all electrical design aspects to ensure alignment with company standards and customer needs. After a machine is sold, will serve as the primary contact for electrical design, handling programming (PCs, PLCs, and HMIs), providing workshop support, troubleshooting, and conducting setup and testing, with the goal of delivering machines that meet functionality, speed, and efficiency targets on schedule.

Essential Functions

• Interpret customer specifications to define project requirements and develop electrical designs, drawings, and programs accordingly.
• Create and manage the project BOM in PLM, ensuring purchasing demand is accurately generated.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical and operations teams to align electrical requirements and support machine startup and site acceptance.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of machine programs and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring all documentation and drawings are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain organized electrical documentation and collaborate with the France headquarters to leverage existing resources and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in controls engineering design for industrial machinery, including PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell Studio 5000; B&R is a plus).
• Skilled in reading and creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, and using CAD software (EPLAN P8 preferred).
• Knowledgeable in national electrical and safety standards (NEC, NFPA, ANSI), with a basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Strong organizational, task prioritization, and communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with QAD and SmarTeam is a plus.
• Fluency in French is a plus but not required.

Education and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in machine controls design (electrical & technical background required).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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