Electrical Engineer

https:/semlerindustries.com/; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Life insurance

Job summary

Semler Industries in Franklin Park, IL seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, document, and support electrical control systems for our liquid handling equipment. You will translate customer specs into reliable control designs, ensuring safety and performance from design through commissioning.

duties include AutoCAD Electrical schematics and BOMs, PLC/HMI programming, testing, and providing on-site and remote support during start-ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 3–5 years’ experience in industrial control panel design, PLC/HMI programming, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with programming one or more PLC brands: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider or AutomationDirect.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work required schedule.

Responsibilities

• Creating and updating AutoCAD Electrical schematics, BOMs, and project files.
• Translating customer specifications into control designs, selecting and sizing electrical components, coordinating vendor panel quotes and inspections, and supporting shop wiring and testing.
• Designing and configuring PLC programs, HMI programs, and VFD parameters.
• Identifying and resolving electrical and software issues during testing, setup, and commissioning.
• Providing onsite and remote technical support for project start-ups, troubleshooting, service, repairs, and customer guidance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Schneider

AutomationDirect

Job description

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, documenting, and supporting electrical control systems and industrial control panels for Semler’s liquid handling systems. They will ensure the products meet all customer specifications, established engineering standards, safety requirements, and performance expectations from the initial design phase through commissioning and service.

Accountable For:

• Creating and updating AutoCAD Electrical schematics, BOMs, and project files.
• Translating customer specifications into control designs, selecting and sizing electrical components, coordinating vendor panel quotes and inspections, and supporting shop wiring and testing.
• Designing and configuring PLC programs, HMI programs, and VFD parameters.
• Identifying and resolving electrical and software issues during testing, setup, and commissioning.
• Providing onsite and remote technical support for project start-ups, troubleshooting, service, repairs, and customer guidance.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Work Experience: Three to five years’ experience in industrial control panel design, PLC/HMI programming, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with programming one or more of the following: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, AutomationDirect or other PLC.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and availability to work required schedule.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing, bending, twisting, and kneeling.
• Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs. and occasional pushing and pulling of heavy objects.
• Occasional out-of-town travel required (automobile, airplane).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance / Voluntary Life insurance

Our Company:

Founded in 1905, Semler Industries is a third-generation, family-owned company based in Franklin Park, IL. Our mission is to provide high-quality products, unparalleled customer service, and innovative systems designed to optimize the world of liquid handling. As we move forward, we remain committed to building on our legacy of being the best company to work with and for.

We believe in and adhere to our core values:

• Curiosity. In finding solutions.
• Integrity. In our actions.
• Perseverance. Towards our commitments.
• Pride. In our work.
• Respectful Collaboration. With all stakeholders.

Semler Industries is an equal opportunity employer.