Automation ​/Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Automation / Electrical Engineer

Location: Bloomingdale, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Workplace Type: In Person

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

We are seeking a skilled and technically driven Automation / Electrical Engineer to join our team in Bloomingdale, IL. This position is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in electrical engineering, industrial automation, control systems, and manufacturing technologies who enjoys designing, developing, troubleshooting, and improving automated production systems.

The Automation / Electrical Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing automation solutions that improve production efficiency, system reliability, quality, and overall manufacturing performance
. The role will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, production, and other cross-functional teams to integrate automation technologies into existing and new production processes.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working hands-on with electrical systems and automation equipment and should have strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities
.

Experience with
System Verilog, FPGA technology, CAD, machine vision, Python scripting, and surface mount technology (SMT) will be highly valuable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to contribute to innovative automation and engineering solutions.

• Design, develop, and implement automated systems for manufacturing and production processes.
• Develop automation solutions designed to improve productivity, efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to integrate automation into existing production workflows.
• Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of new automation technologies and equipment.

• Apply electrical engineering principles to the design, integration, and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• Analyze electrical systems and identify potential design or performance issues.
• Debug and troubleshoot electrical systems, automation equipment, and production machinery.
• Support the integration of electrical and electronic components into automated systems.
• Assist with improving system reliability and overall equipment performance.

• Utilize FPGA technology to enhance automation system performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Develop and support hardware-related solutions using System Verilog and hardware description language applications.
• Participate in system development, testing, debugging, and optimization.
• Analyze technical issues involving hardware and automation systems and develop effective solutions.

• Implement and support machine vision/vision inspection systems for manufacturing applications.
• Integrate vision systems into automated production processes to improve product quality and inspection accuracy.
• Troubleshoot vision-related equipment and support system optimization.
• Collaborate with quality and production teams to ensure automated inspection systems meet required standards.

• Develop Python scripts to automate repetitive engineering and manufacturing tasks.
• Use programming and scripting capabilities to improve operational efficiency.
• Support automation-related software development, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities where software automation can improve production and engineering workflows.

• Create, update, and maintain electrical and automation documentation.
• Develop and maintain CAD drawings, electrical documentation, system specifications, and process documentation.
• Ensure engineering documentation accurately reflects current system configurations.
• Maintain organized technical records for automation equipment and processes.

• Diagnose complex electrical, automation, and equipment issues.
• Perform…