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Electrical Engineer in Springfield

Date Posted: 22 July 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Electrical Engineer

Danville, IL $110,000 – $140,000 + Excellent Benefits

Join a Growing Manufacturer Where Your Work Drives Innovation

We're partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturer in the Danville, IL area that is investing in new technology, expanding operations, and adding engineering talent. This is an opportunity to join a stable organization where engineers are empowered to solve complex problems, lead projects, and make a measurable impact on manufacturing operations.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

  • Competitive salary of $110,000–$140,000
  • Growing company with significant investment in equipment and technology
  • Stable business with long-term growth plans
  • Opportunity to lead projects from concept through implementation
  • Collaborative engineering team with strong leadership support
  • Excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and holidays

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and improve electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment
  • Create and modify electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
  • Support automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects
  • Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues on production equipment
  • Program and support PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems
  • Manage capital equipment and electrical engineering projects from planning through startup

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience designing industrial electrical systems and machine controls
  • Working knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens preferred)
  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software
  • Strong understanding of industrial automation, sensors, drives, motors, and control panels
  • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70, and industrial safety standards
  • Excellent troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

  • Industrial automation and controls
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • HMI/SCADA systems
  • Servo systems and motion controls
  • Capital equipment implementation
  • Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing initiatives

If you're an Electrical Engineer looking for a company that is growing, investing in its people, and offering long-term career stability, we'd love to speak with you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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