{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4e864eb4ba860fafe6e0e68d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e864eb4ba860fafe6e0e68d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e864eb4ba860fafe6e0e68d","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Work Site: Belvidere, IL (Fully Onsite)\n\nTravel Requirements: Periodic visits to a local production site are required.\n\nOrganization Profile\n\nThis long-standing, employee-owned firm focuses on engineering and constructing bespoke automated testing and assembly systems. By supporting sectors like food and beverage, life sciences, and consumer goods, the company offers engineers the chance to manage unique automation initiatives from the initial design phase through to final validation.\n\nRole Overview\n\nWe are looking for an Electrical Hardware Engineer to become a key member of our expanding technical staff. This position is perfect for professionals with a background in industrial machinery electrical design who thrive on managing the full project lifecycle from inception to final release. Your primary focus will be on electrical hardware architecture rather than programming PLCs. You will collaborate with mechanical, controls, and assembly teams to ensure that all designs are practical, easy to build, and align with client specifications. This includes generating comprehensive electrical schematics, panel layouts, pneumatic documentation, and managing bills of material.\n\nKey Duties\nDraft electrical schematics for specialized industrial automation systems.\nUtilize ECAD tools like AutoCAD Electrical to produce wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and related technical documentation.\nManage and update component lists and detailed Bills of Material (BOMs).\nChoose appropriate electrical hardware, such as VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, power supplies, and safety components, to help optimize system performance.\nDraft pneumatic system diagrams and assist in the selection of related parts.\nPartner with the mechanical engineering department to ensure that all system components integrate smoothly.\nProvide technical guidance to the assembly and manufacturing teams to help streamline the machine building process.\nPerform testing, troubleshooting, and design reviews to verify the integrity and functionality of electrical systems.\nAssist with system validation, machine startup, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure project success.\nHelp maintain a safe working environment by ensuring all designs adhere to relevant machine safety and electrical codes.\nRequired Qualifications\nDegree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a similar discipline.\nMinimum of three years of professional experience in electrical system design for OEM manufacturing, automation, or industrial machinery.\nProven ability to use ECAD platforms such as SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical for schematics and panel design.\nDemonstrated proficiency in selecting electrical components and managing Bills of Material.\nWorking knowledge of industrial automation hardware.\n\nCore Proficiencies:\n\nElectrical Schematics\nCAD Software\nElectrical Design\nElectrical Engineering\nMachine Design\nHardware Design\n\nTechnical Tools & Equipment:\n\nAutoCAD\nServo Motors","company":"Phoenix Engineering","rawCompany":"phoenix engineering","city":"Belvidere","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T09:40:33.771Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Work Site: Belvidere, IL (Fully Onsite)\n\nTravel Requirements: Periodic visits to a local production site are required.\n\nOrganization Profile\n\nThis long-standing, employee-owned firm focuses on engineering and constructing bespoke automated testing and assembly systems. 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