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Sr Automation Engineer

Chicago, IL, USAFull-time$98k2026-06-04 → 2026-11-10
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Core

Design and develop industrial control panels and automation systems, ensuring compliance with electrical codes and supporting fabrication, testing, and field commissioning.

Role type

Senior Industrial Controls Engineer (Panel Design & Build)

Builds

Industrial control panels, electrical schematics, panel layouts, power distribution designs, and control logic for OEM/custom equipment.

Domain

Industrial Automation / Electrical Engineering

Required skills

Electrical design, UL508A compliance, NEC/NFPA 79 knowledge, SCCR analysis, CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical/EPLAN), PLC/HMI programming, component selection, load calculations, arc flash analysis, troubleshooting.

Preferred skills

UL508A MTR certification, Allen-Bradley PLC experience, safety circuit design (SIL/PL ratings), OEM/systems integration experience.

Technologies

AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Motor Starters, Power Supplies.

Responsibilities

Design electrical schematics and panel layouts; perform load calculations and SCCR analysis; select and specify components; review and approve junior designs; support fabrication and FAT procedures; troubleshoot field wiring and integration; develop PLC/HMI programs.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC