Job Title: Automation / Electrical Engineer
Location: Bloomingdale, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Workplace Type: In Person
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and technically driven Automation / Electrical Engineer to join our team in Bloomingdale, IL. This position is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in electrical engineering, industrial automation, control systems, and manufacturing technologies who enjoys designing, developing, troubleshooting, and improving automated production systems.
The Automation / Electrical Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing automation solutions that improve production efficiency, system reliability, quality, and overall manufacturing performance. The role will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, production, and other cross-functional teams to integrate automation technologies into existing and new production processes.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working hands-on with electrical systems and automation equipment and should have strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities. Experience with SystemVerilog, FPGA technology, CAD, machine vision, Python scripting, and surface mount technology (SMT) will be highly valuable.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to contribute to innovative automation and engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Automation System Design & Development
Design, develop, and implement automated systems for manufacturing and production processes.
Develop automation solutions designed to improve productivity, efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to integrate automation into existing production workflows.
Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
Support the development and implementation of new automation technologies and equipment.
Electrical Engineering & Controls
Apply electrical engineering principles to the design, integration, and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
Analyze electrical systems and identify potential design or performance issues.
Debug and troubleshoot electrical systems, automation equipment, and production machinery.
Support the integration of electrical and electronic components into automated systems.
Assist with improving system reliability and overall equipment performance.
FPGA & System Development
Utilize FPGA technology to enhance automation system performance, functionality, and reliability.
Develop and support hardware-related solutions using SystemVerilog and hardware description language applications.
Participate in system development, testing, debugging, and optimization.
Analyze technical issues involving hardware and automation systems and develop effective solutions.
Vision Inspection & Quality Systems
Implement and support machine vision/vision inspection systems for manufacturing applications.
Integrate vision systems into automated production processes to improve product quality and inspection accuracy.
Troubleshoot vision-related equipment and support system optimization.
Collaborate with quality and production teams to ensure automated inspection systems meet required standards.
Programming & Process Automation
Develop Python scripts to automate repetitive engineering and manufacturing tasks.
Use programming and scripting capabilities to improve operational efficiency.
Support automation-related software development, testing, and troubleshooting.
Identify opportunities where software automation can improve production and engineering workflows.
CAD & Technical Documentation
Create, update, and maintain electrical and automation documentation.
Develop and maintain CAD drawings, electrical documentation, system specifications, and process documentation.
Ensure engineering documentation accurately reflects current system configurations.
Maintain organized technical records for automation equipment and processes.
Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement
Diagnose complex electrical, automation, and equipment issues.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Work with production and engineering teams to minimize equipment downtime.
Stay current with emerging automation technologies, engineering practices, and manufacturing trends.
Recommend improvements that increase system performance, reliability, and production efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices.
Experience or proficiency with SystemVerilog or similar hardware description language applications.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop practical solutions.
Familiarity with CAD software for electrical/automation system design and documentation.
Ability to work independently and manage technical assignments effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, production, and other cross-functional teams.
Proactive attitude toward learning new technologies and engineering methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with surface mount technology (SMT) and electronics manufacturing.
Experience working with FPGA-based systems.
Experience with industrial automation and manufacturing equipment.
Experience implementing machine vision/vision inspection systems.
Experience with Python scripting for automation or engineering applications.
Experience developing or maintaining electrical CAD drawings.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Familiarity with automated inspection and quality-control systems.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Electrical/Automation Engineer who combines strong electrical engineering fundamentals with practical automation and troubleshooting skills.
The successful candidate should be:
Technically curious and comfortable learning new technologies.
Strong in electrical and automation troubleshooting.
Comfortable working with both hardware and software.
Detail-oriented when developing engineering documentation.
Strong at identifying root causes rather than simply addressing symptoms.
Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative engineering team.
Interested in improving manufacturing processes through automation.
Able to communicate technical information effectively to both engineering and production personnel.
Education
Required:
Technical Skills
Core Skills:
Preferred/Additional Skills:
Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
Machine Vision / Vision Inspection
Python
Electrical CAD
Manufacturing Systems
Automated Quality Inspection
Work Environment
Full-time, in-person position in Bloomingdale, Illinois.
Fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment.
Requires collaboration with engineering, production, and cross-functional teams.
May require hands-on troubleshooting and interaction with manufacturing equipment.
Benefits
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Why Join This Opportunity?
This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of electrical engineering, automation, electronics, FPGA technology, programming, and advanced manufacturing. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly influence production efficiency and quality while working on innovative automation solutions in a collaborative engineering environment.
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