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Automation Engineer (Carol Stream)

$113k - $123k
Full-time

Serac

Sr. Automation Engineer - Packaging Machinery

Salary range: $113k - 123k

Carol Stream, IL - Full-Time - Serac Inc

Can you open a blank Studio 5000 project and build a machine from nothing?

Serac Inc builds filling, capping and cup-filling packaging machinery for customers worldwide.

We're looking for a senior automation engineer to lead projects end to end - hardware selection, mechatronic integration, all the software, then out to the customer site for startup.

️ What you'll do:

  • ⚡ Lead automation projects from concept and hardware selection through industrialization
  • Develop all required software - Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, structured text, motion control
  • Manage the project - budgets, timelines, suppliers, documentation, compliance
  • Mentor internal and external engineering teams on troubleshooting and technical decisions
  • ✈️ Run field trials, validation and training at customer sites

You're a great fit if you have:

  • Significant Rockwell from-scratch programming background - Siemens a strong bonus
  • PLC and motion control depth with structured text; C++/.NET familiarity a plus
  • Hands-on troubleshooting across PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, instrumentation and 480VAC
  • Safety standards knowledge - ISO 13849, IEC 60204, NFPA 79, SISTEMA
  • Packaging or industrial machinery OEM experience - machine builds, not plant maintenance
  • 5+ years in automation/control systems, or a BSEE

Salary range: Salary range: $113k - 123k

⚠️ No visa sponsorship available. Full-time onsite in Carol Stream, IL.

This is a technical lead seat for a strong controls engineer. Interested - or know exactly the right person? Apply or send me your resume: View email address on apply.placed-app.com

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Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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