Industrial Electrical Engineer - PLC Automation & Maintenance

SMG Hunter LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Foundry in Schaumburg, IL seeks an Electrical Engineer with 3+ years of experience to support the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of electrical systems used in our foundry and manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will work hands-on with industrial electrical systems, automation, PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred), HMIs, and safety programs, collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to boost equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in industrial manufacturing or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of motor controls, power distribution, and automation.
• Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial networking.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering software tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems and control panels for foundry operations.
• Troubleshoot electrical, automation, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Program, modify, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities for electrical equipment.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC and other safety standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance.
• Assist in planning, execution, and commissioning of capital improvement projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
• Support vendors and contractors during equipment installations and upgrades.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI

VFDs

Job description

Hunter Foundry in Schaumburg, IL seeks an Electrical Engineer with 3+ years of experience to support the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of electrical systems used in our foundry and manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will work hands-on with industrial electrical systems, automation, PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred), HMIs, and safety programs, collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to boost equipment performance.