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Senior Electrical Engineer

Job in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listing for: Serac
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Electrical Engineer II – Industrial Machinery / Automation Systems

No sponsorship available at this time

Have a strong background in industrial automation and packaging machinery

Can create PLC programs from scratch in Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Have working knowledge of EPLAN P8 and experience producing detailed panel layouts

Understand UL 508A, NFPA, and electrical safety standards

Enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and problem-solving

Are highly organized, proactive, and able to lead projects from design to completion

  • B&R and Siemens experience – Highly desirable
  • CAD Tools: EPLAN P8 (required), AutoCAD Electrical (nice to have)
  • Safety / Codes: UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC familiarity required
  • Systems Knowledge:
    Electrical schematics, motion control, I/O, servo drives, and panel design principles
  • Software:
    Microsoft Office, QAD, Smar Team (can be learned onsite)
  • Languages:

    English required;
    French a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in machine controls design and PLC programming, particularly with Allen-Bradley systems
  • Proven ability to design, document, and implement electrical hardware and automation logic in manufacturing settings
  • Lead electrical design from initial requirements through testing and delivery for custom and standard packaging machinery
  • Develop, program, and test Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI code (Rockwell Studio 5000)
  • Design, update, and manage electrical schematics and panel layouts using EPLAN P8 in compliance with standards
  • Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in PLM and ensure purchasing accuracy
  • Partner cross-functionally with mechanical, project engineering, and automation teams during assembly and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
  • Update and maintain documentation for modifications made during assembly or field installations
  • Serve as the primary electrical contact post-machine sale, overseeing startup and ensuring successful handoff
  • Collaborate with SERAC France to align standards, explore best practices, and integrate European design principles

At Serac, we design and manufacture advanced filling, capping, and packaging machinery used by major industries worldwide. We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II to design electrical systems, program machine controls, and lead electrical functions from concept to commissioning.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll own the PLC, HMI, and panel design, coordinate FAT readiness, support production, and ensure every piece of equipment meets performance, speed, and safety expectations. You’ll collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering Manager, mechanical design teams, and our counterparts in France to build world-class automation systems.

Electrical Engineer II – Industrial Machinery / Automation Systems

No sponsorship available at this time

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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