Senior Automation Engineer
Job in
Carol Stream, DuPage County, Illinois, 60158, USA
Listed on 2026-07-26
Listing for:
Serac
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary range: $113k - 123k
Can you open a blank Studio 5000 project and build a machine from nothing?
Serac Inc builds filling, capping and cup-filling packaging machinery for customers worldwide.
We're looking for a senior automation engineer to lead projects end to end - hardware selection, mechatronic integration, all the software, then out to the customer site for startup.
What you'll do:
- Lead automation projects from concept and hardware selection through industrialization
- Develop all required software - Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, structured text, motion control
- Manage the project - budgets, timelines, suppliers, documentation, compliance
- Mentor internal and external engineering teams on troubleshooting and technical decisions
- Run field trials, validation and training at customer sites
You're a great fit if you have:
- Significant Rockwell from-scratch programming background - Siemens a strong bonus
- PLC and motion control depth with structured text; C++/.NET familiarity a plus
- Hands-on troubleshooting across PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, instrumentation and 480
VAC - Safety standards knowledge - ISO 13849, IEC 60204, NFPA 79, SISTEMA
- Packaging or industrial machinery OEM experience - machine builds, not plant maintenance
- 7-10+ years in automation/control systems, or a BSEE
No visa sponsorship available. Full-time onsite in Carol Stream, IL.
This is a technical lead seat for a strong controls engineer. Interested - or know exactly the right person? Apply or send me your resume: o
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#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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