Electrical Engineer
Serac
Carol Stream, IL0–2 yrs3h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Serac Inc. builds packaging machinery, including filling, capping, and cup-filling systems, for customers worldwide. We are seeking an early-career Controls Engineer to own the electrical aspects of a machine from design through startup.
Key Responsibilities
- Turn customer specifications into electrical designs, drawings, and machine programs.
- Program PLCs and HMIs in Allen-Bradley Studio 5000.
- Build and manage the project BOM in PLM for accurate purchasing demand.
- Test machine programs and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), maintaining current drawings and documentation.
- Collaborate with mechanical and operations teams on machine startup and site acceptance at customer sites.
- Work with engineering headquarters in France to share designs, standards, and best practices.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 0-2 years in machine controls design (co-op and internship experience counts).
- PLC and HMI programming experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Studio 5000).
- Ability to read and create electrical schematics and panel layouts in CAD (EPLAN P8 preferred).
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and ANSI standards.
- Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
- English fluency.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Qualifications
- Strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix experience.
- Experience with QAD or SmarTeam.
- French language skills.
Travel and Work Environment
- Work in an office and climate-controlled shop floor environment.
- Domestic and international travel, including overnight trips, for customer startups and training.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and to bend, kneel, and reach on the shop floor.