Automation Specialist

Job Description

Automation Specialist | Field Commissioning & PLC Programming

Carol Stream, IL (Relocation may be provided)

Full-Time | $53.17 - $58.79/hr

✈️ Travel up to 25% (US and international)

ℹ️ Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Interested? Send your resume and the best time to connect: View email address on ziprecruiter.com -group.com

Who We Are

Serac is a global OEM building filling and capping machinery for the food, beverage, and packaging industries. Our automation team brings brand-new machines to life on customer floors around the world.

⚙️ What You Will Do

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• Commission and start up new filling and capping systems at customer sites
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• Develop, modify, and deploy PLC and motion control software on Allen-Bradley platforms
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• Troubleshoot control systems both remotely and on-site
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• Support shop builds and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
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• Run functional and risk analyses with design teams and document the work
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• Train customer and internal personnel on new automation functions
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✅ What You Need

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• Hands-on PLC and motion control programming, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / ControlLogix (Siemens a strong plus)
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• Skilled in Structured Text, Ladder Logic, and Function Block programming
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• Experience troubleshooting industrial controls: VFDs, HMIs, SCADA, instrumentation, 480VAC equipment
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• BS in Electrical Engineering OR 2-5 years on filling, packaging, or OEM machinery
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• Comfortable traveling up to 50%, sometimes on short notice
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• Strong written and verbal communication for documentation, collaboration, and training (English required)
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⭐ Nice to Have

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• Familiarity with safety standards and tools (NFPA 79, SISTEMA, Safety Automation Builder)
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• Prior commissioning or field start-up experience on packaging or filling lines
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Why Serac

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• Travel the US and abroad commissioning cutting-edge machinery
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• Join a global leader where your work ships on every machine we build
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• Relocation support available for the right candidate
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Automation Specialist | Field Commissioning & PLC Programming

Carol Stream, IL (Relocation may be provided)

Full-Time | $53.17 - $58.79/hr

✈️ Travel up to 25% (US and international)

ℹ️ Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Interested? Send your resume and the best time to connect: View email address on ziprecruiter.com -group.com

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