Electrical Engineer – Industrial Machinery

twiceasnice Recruiting; Mount Carmel (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

401k with 4% match

PTO

Job summary

twiceasnice Recruiting in Mount Carmel, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and commissioning of custom industrial machinery. You will develop 2D drawings, panel layouts, and BOMs from concept through start-up, collaborating with Mechanical and Controls teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on capital equipment experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and a detail-oriented, self-motivated mindset to drive safety and performance across multiple active projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience in capital equipment or industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of electrical controls in industrial machinery.
• Ability to read ladder logic.
• Experience creating electrical schematics in AutoCAD.
• Ability to independently design complete electrical systems and panels from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D electrical drawings and schematics of industrial machinery.
• Develop electrical panel layouts and BOMs.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and specs.
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Controls Engineers on design integration.
• Support customers, service, production, and sales with technical guidance.
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support on the shop floor.

Skills

Ladder logic

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Panel layouts

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Industrial Machinery

Location: Mt. Carmel, IL

Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 + DOE + Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long Term Disability, 401k w/ 4% match, PTO

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm

Travel: Some travel may be required

Electrical Engineer Description

Our client in machinery manufacturing is looking for an Electrical Engineer to add to their team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will independently lead the design, development, and completion of electrical systems for custom industrial machinery, from concept through commissioning. You will be responsible for the electrical design across multiple active projects. Daily responsibilities include creating electrical schematics, developing panel layouts, troubleshooting equipment, and independently managing machine builds from concept through commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have experience within capital equipment, industrial machinery, automation, heavy manufacturing, or similar environments, along with proficiency in AutoCAD. To thrive in this role, you should be detail-oriented, technically driven, and highly self-motivated. This role requires the ability to design complete electrical panels and systems that fully meet project requirements with minimal to no guidance. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growth-focused company where you can have direct involvement in machine design, troubleshooting, commissioning, and product improvement initiatives.

Electrical Engineer Responsibilities

• Create 2D electrical drawings and schematics of industrial machinery
• Develop electrical panel layouts and release engineering bills of material
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and specifications
• Collaborate with Mechanical and Controls Engineers on design and integration
• Support customers, service, production, and sales teams with technical guidance
• Implement product improvements to enhance safety, improve performance, and reduce costs
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to the shop floor during active machine builds
• Design electrical panels and systems that fully meet project requirements

Electrical Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience required
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience within capital equipment, industrial machinery, automation, or manufacturing environments required
• General knowledge of electrical controls and their function within industrial machinery
• Ability to read ladder logic required
• Experience creating electrical schematics in AutoCAD required
• Demonstrated ability to independently design complete electrical systems and panels from concept through completion required