Head of Software & Electrical Engineering

Lanco Group of Companies; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities (10% travel)

Job summary

Lanco Group of Companies in Hazel Crest, IL seeks an Electrical/Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow the Electrical Systems, Power & Signal Distribution, PLC/HMI software, and machine controls teams within the Material Handling Division.

You will drive cross‑functional collaboration, own project scopes and schedules, and ensure safety and quality across product lines while partnering with international teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in a related engineering field is preferred.
• 10+ years in engineering roles focused on electrical systems, power & signal distribution, PLC/HMI software, and machine controls in heavy equipment industries.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience leading teams.
• Strong leadership and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with ECAD tools and familiarity with version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams across Electrical Systems, PASD, and Software Engineering.
• Define scope, schedule, and priorities for product lines; manage work intake and capacity.
• Provide technical oversight for electrical schematics, wiring, and ECAD reviews.
• Ensure compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with external electrical partners and suppliers.
• Oversee design releases and documentation for components and systems.
• Manage budget, staffing, and cross‑country collaboration.
• Coach and develop team members and establish engineering standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Power & signal distribution

PLC/HMI software

Machine controls

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

ECAD (E-Plan)

Git

Job description

Lanco Group of Companies in Hazel Crest, IL seeks an Electrical/Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow the Electrical Systems, Power & Signal Distribution, PLC/HMI software, and machine controls teams within the Material Handling Division.

You will drive cross‑functional collaboration, own project scopes and schedules, and ensure safety and quality across product lines while partnering with international teams and suppliers.