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Electrical & Automation Engineer

Job in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listing for: SoTalent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineer, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

A leading industrial manufacturing company is seeking an Electrical & Automation Engineer to support plant automation, process control systems, and electrical engineering projects within a large-scale production environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in PLCs, automation systems, electrical infrastructure, and industrial process optimisation who wants to work on high-impact operational and continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor, maintain, and improve plant Process Control Systems (PCS)
  • Support automation programming, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Lead electrical system upgrades and integration of new plant equipment
  • Work closely with maintenance, production, and process engineering teams
  • Improve plant reliability, efficiency, OEE, and equipment lifecycle performance
  • Support PLC integration, relay logic conversion, and automation optimisation
  • PLCs & process control systems
  • Instrumentation & drives
  • Motors, transformers & power distribution
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Industrial communication networks (Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet)
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Promote strong safety and compliance standards across plant operations
Ideal Profile

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

2+ years of experience in industrial electrical or automation engineering

Experience with in cement, heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining, or similar environments preferred

Working knowledge of PLC systems such as ABB 800xA or Siemens S7

Experience with instrumentation, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial automation systems

Familiarity with SAP, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work cross-functionally within plant operations

High initiative, self-starter mindset, and strong organizational skills

What’s Offered
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • 401(k) retirement savings options
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and paid time off
  • Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Career growth within a large-scale industrial environment
  • Opportunity to work on impactful automation and electrical engineering projects
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