Electrical System Integration Jobs in Chicago, IL

Mi-Jack designs and builds heavy, field-deployed material-handling equipment - including rubber-tired and rail-mounted gantry cranes used in intermodal and industrial operations. In this role you'll own the electrical system definition for complex, ruggedized machines: establishing requirements, guiding implementation across CAD, controls, and mechanical teams, and ensuring robust, compliant solutions from concept through field support.
This is a system-level architecture and requirements role - not a detailed schematic, PCB, or panel-drawing position. You'll define design intent and performance requirements, then guide and collaborate with CAD, controls and supplier teams to produce the detailed designs.
What You'll Do
• Define high and low voltage electrical system architectures and system-level requirements - functional descriptions, interface definitions, and performance expectations for complex, heavy equipment.
• Translate system requirements into clear design criteria for downstream teams: high and low voltage power distribution, control panels, harnessing, and device integration.
• Guide CAD design teams by specifying layout intent, constraints, and requirements (clearances, serviceability, environmental and outdoor exposure), and review deliverables for compliance to system intent.
• Provide electrical system-level direction to controls/software teams - control strategies, I/O requirements, sequencing intent, and functional behavior - without direct code development.
• Perform electrical analysis including load calculations, cable sizing, and derating to validate system performance against requirements.
• Apply industry codes and standards at the system level to ensure compliance, safety, and regulatory conformance.
• Support system integration, testing, and debugging across electrical, controls, and mechanical interfaces.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation - system descriptions, requirements, and design-intent documentation.
• Drive improvements in system design, integration practices, and engineering processes to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for system-level issues across development, manufacturing, and field environments.
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience owning the electrical system definition for complex equipment or industrial machinery - we weigh system-level ownership more heavily than years on the job.
• Experience with heavy, mobile, or off-highway equipment - cranes, port/rail, construction, agricultural, or similar ruggedized field-deployed machines. (Strongly preferred; this is the environment you'll design for.)
• Working knowledge of electrical CAD platforms (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN) sufficient to define requirements and review outputs - not to generate detailed drawings.
• Experience with high and low voltage AC and DC vehicle/machine electrical systems, batteries, alternators, and engine/genset interfaces.
• Experience performing electrical calculations including load analysis, cable sizing, and derating.
• Demonstrated ability to support system integration, validation, and troubleshooting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience interfacing with controls/PLC teams in an industrial environment (we run Beckhoff).
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, UL).
• Familiarity with motor drives / VFDs for hoist, trolley, and gantry motions.
• Machine functional-safety experience (ISO 13849, IEC 62061).
You'll Thrive Here If You Have
• Strong system-level thinking - the ability to translate functional requirements into implementable designs.
• A high degree of independence and ownership while working within defined system architectures.
• Effective collaboration across engineering disciplines, with the ability to guide and influence without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in system integration and troubleshooting.
• Attention to detail, adherence to standards, and consistent delivery of high-quality work.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive mindset focused on identifying and implementing improvements.
Work Environment & Travel
This role is primarily office-based in a professional engineering environment, with occasional work in offsite and outdoor settings. Approximately 10% domestic and international travel is expected.
Additional Information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Compensation & Benefits
We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The base pay range for this role is $110,000 to $150,000. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits - including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
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Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, disability, citizenship, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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