Sr Electrical Engineer

Serac Group; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Serac Group seeks an Electrical Engineer II to lead electrical design and programming for industrial machinery. You will manage PLC, HMI, and PC programming, support workshop assembly and troubleshooting, and ensure machines meet performance targets on schedule.

You will collaborate with the France headquarters, interpret customer specs, and maintain thorough electrical documentation. Travel may be required to support FAT and field installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in machine controls design (electrical & technical background required).
• Proficient in controls engineering design for industrial machinery, including PLC and HMI programming.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer specifications to define project requirements and develop electrical designs, drawings, and programs accordingly.
• Create and manage the project BOM in PLM, ensuring purchasing demand is accurately generated.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of machine programs and support FAT, ensuring documentation and drawings are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain organized electrical documentation and collaborate with France headquarters to leverage resources and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Controls engineering design

PLC programming

HMI programming

Schematic reading/writing

CAD (EPLAN)

NEC/NFPA/ANSI knowledge

English communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Allen Bradley

QAD

SmarTeam

EPLAN P8

Job description

Reports to:

Electrical Engineering Manager.

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for leading electrical design and programming activities to meet company standards and customer requirements. Serving as the primary electrical contact after a machine sale, this role manages PLC, HMI, and PC programming; supports workshop assembly and troubleshooting; and oversees system setup and testing to ensure machines achieve performance, speed, and efficiency goals on time.

Essential Functions

• Interpret customer specifications to define project requirements and develop electrical designs, drawings, and programs accordingly.
• Create and manage the project BOM in PLM, ensuring purchasing demand is accurately generated.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of machine programs and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring all documentation and drawings are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain organized electrical documentation and collaborate with the France headquarters to leverage existing resources and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in controls engineering design for industrial machinery, including PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell Studio 5000; Allen Bradley).
• Skilled in reading and creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, and using CAD software (EPLAN P8 preferred).
• Knowledgeable in national electrical and safety standards (NEC, NFPA, ANSI), with a basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Strong organizational, task prioritization, and communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with QAD and SmarTeam is a plus.
• Fluency in French is a plus but not required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in machine controls design (electrical & technical background required).

Physical Demands

Work is performed largely in an office or climate-controlled warehouse environment. Some hours will be spent at various remote locations. Hours of work are generally during regular business. There will be some variation in work hours due to employee shift schedules, special projects, deadlines, customer needs and various other business concerns. Out of town and overnight travel, both local and international, is required for business and education, by air and/or auto. Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds, as well as the ability to bend, kneel, walk or sit for extended periods of time. The ability to reach above head and below knees is also required.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested. All requirements and duties are subject to change over time.