Senior Electrical Engineer

Company Description

EllisLudell, a fifth-generation family-owned manufacturing company, specializes in designing and producing robust industrial equipment, including water heating systems, heat recovery systems, wastewater treatment, and industrial laundry equipment. Known for our Uptime® controls, EllisLudell integrates advanced monitoring and preventive maintenance technology to reduce unplanned downtime and optimize long-term equipment performance. Our products cater to process-driven industries such as food processing, industrial laundry, and textile services, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Uptime provides real-time diagnostics and guided procedures, empowering maintenance teams with the tools needed to ensure consistent and reliable operations. Based in Itasca, IL, EllisLudell emphasizes disciplined engineering and enduring partnerships to deliver innovative solutions.

Role Description

EllisLudell is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team and work closely with our Electrical Engineering Manager to support and expand our electrical and controls capabilities across industrial equipment. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on solving real-world problems, improving systems, and supporting both engineering and production.

If you enjoy being close to the work - on the shop floor, in the details, and collaborating with a team - this is the role.

What You'll Be Doing

Electrical & Controls Engineering

• Design and support industrial control systems
• Create and review schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Work with PLCs (Allen-Bradley), HMIs, VFDs, and instrumentation
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues in both production and field environments
• Support startup, commissioning, and system validation

Manufacturing & Shop Floor Support

• Spend time on the shop floor supporting builds and troubleshooting (~20–30%)
• Partner with production to resolve issues and keep projects moving
• Help improve consistency and quality in panel builds and wiring

Team Collaboration & Support

• Work alongside the Electrical Engineering Manager and broader engineering team
• Provide guidance to technicians and panel builders as needed
• Support development of standards, documentation, and best practices

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring issues and help implement long-term solutions
• Support initiatives to improve reliability and performance
• Contribute to new product development and engineering improvements

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• 8+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience
• Experience with:
• PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Control panels and wiring
• Industrial electrical systems
• Background in manufacturing, OEM equipment, or automation
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working both in the office and on the shop floor

Nice to Have

• UL standards / industrial electrical codes
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools

What Success Looks Like

• You become a trusted technical resource within the team
• Electrical issues are resolved more efficiently
• Panel build quality and consistency improve
• You help strengthen the overall engineering function

Compensation & Benefits

• $95,000 – $120,000 base salary
• Full benefits package