Electrical Engineer; Hands-On Industrial Equipment

Ellis Ludell, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has been a leader in the industrial laundry sector since 1898. Known for combining tradition with innovation, the company designs and manufactures advanced industrial laundry equipment and sustainable water and energy solutions. Ellis utilizes cutting-edge technology, such as the Uptime Intelligent Machine Management system, to optimize machine performance and minimize downtime. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Ellis produces equipment that reduces water and energy consumption, helping clients achieve cost savings and environmental goals.

Serving industries like healthcare, hospitality, and food processing, Ellis provides tailored solutions and hands‑on training to meet the unique needs of its customers.

If you became interested in electrical engineering because you like figuring out how things actually work - not just sitting behind a desk drawing schematics all day - this may be the role for you.

We are looking for a hands‑on Electrical Engineer to support the design, build, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment used in real‑world manufacturing environments. This is a role for someone who takes pride in dependable work and wants to be directly involved in bringing equipment to life from design through production.

You’ll work under an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager in a small, focused team where engineers regularly step onto the shop floor to solve problems, wire panels, support builds, and see their designs in action.

This is not a purely theoretical engineering role - and that’s by design.

This is an on‑site role located in Itasca, IL.

• Assist in the design of high- and low-voltage electrical systems for industrial equipment
• Create and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD
• Support control panel layout and component selection
• Occasionally assist with panel wiring and electrical assembly
• Spend time on the shop floor troubleshooting equipment during production builds
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, assembly, and manufacturing teams
• Support in-house testing and system verification
• Maintain engineering documentation and revisions
• Apply UL guidelines and electrical safety standards in a production environment

• 2–3 years of electrical education or technical training (Associate degree or equivalent technical schooling preferred)
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Interest in industrial electrical systems
• Comfort working in both high- and low-voltage environments
• Willingness to work hands‑on with equipment when needed
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and mechanical aptitude
• Reliable, detail-oriented work ethic
• Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical

• Industrial manufacturing experience
• Exposure to control panels or industrial wiring
• Knowledge of UL standards
• Hands‑on electrical assembly experience
• Mostly office-based engineering work
• Daily shop floor involvement (~20%) for troubleshooting and production support
• Occasional travel (~10%)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Stable, full-time position with standard working hours
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager
• Opportunity to work on real industrial equipment from design through build
• Collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment