Electrical Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sugar Grove seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and implement electrical systems. Responsibilities include developing solutions, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with programmers. The role offers a competitive salary and full benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Develop electrical and controls system design solutions.
• Create accurate detailed Bill of Materials.
• Install and Commission machines onsite.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client requirements and ensure solutions are implemented accurately.
• Work closely with controls programmer to develop standardized machine control platforms.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent problem solving

Time management skills

Good mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of electronic equipment

Background in automation engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

The Engineer will be responsible for Electrical Machine Design (schematic, wiring layout), PLC programming and debug of all machine controls.

Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on standard engineering principles
• Interpret client requirements, identify and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget
• Work closely with controls programmer to develop and maintain standardized machine control platforms
• Provide comprehensive project documentation in the form of machine sequences to programmer(s)
• Create and finalize designs to meet project requirements
• Create accurate detailed Bill of Materials
• Actively participate in both internal and customer design reviews for all assigned projects
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed
• Install and Commission machines onsite at customer facilities (approximate 5-10% travel)
• Create customer documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings
• As needed, build complex automation as designed with a focus on electrical and pneumatic systems including panel layout and wiring, panel to machine wiring, machine pneumatics and debug
• As needed, integrate automation devices with machine control including Servo Drives, Robots, Label machines, dispensers, leak testers, vision systems, etc.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software
• Background in automation engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Proficient with MS Office, Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000,
• Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, and communications systems

Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 based on experience

Full benefits package available (medical/dental insurance, paid time off, etc.).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

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