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Senior Electrical Engineer, Team Lead

Siemens

Buffalo Grove, IL · HybridFull-time$92–158K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$92–158K/yr
Location
Buffalo Grove, ILHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer, Team Lead leads and mentors electrical engineers while contributing to electrical product development. The role spans product development from concept through final production release at the on-site factory, resource alignment across development and support tasks, and day-to-day technical direction. It supports Siemens’ Buffalo Grove branch and is hybrid remote/in-office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Hardware DevelopmentCommercial HVAC ControlsTeam ManagementPersonal ComputersSoftware ToolsPCB DevelopmentBusiness SoftwarePLMERPSiemens XpeditionSiemens TeamCenterSAPIBM JazzEMC TestingPrototype Build and Test

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Experience5+ Years Electrical Hardware Development2+ Years People Management5% TravelUS Work Authorization Without SponsorshipBSEE

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Job Family: Buildings

Req ID: 508982

Position Location: This role is hybrid remote/in-office and supports our Buffalo Grove, IL branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Chicago, IL area.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transform the everyday with us!

The successful candidate will be leading a team of electrical engineers, providing work direction and mentorship, in addition to electrical engineering development work.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, Team Lead, you will:

  • Lead and mentor team members in all aspects of the electrical product development processes.

  • Complete the product development process from concepts to final production release in our on-site factory

  • Align resources against varied tasks; new product development, customer support, procurement support, factory support.

  • Provide day-to-day work direction and technical support as needed

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years of electrical hardware development experience

  • 2+ years of people management experience

  • Familiarity with commercial HVAC control components; controllers, actuators, sensors

  • Proven track record of managing development teams

  • Ability to use personal computers and software tools, working knowledge of PCB development tool sets, business software, PLM and ERP toolsets

  • 5% travel may be required

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BSEE

  • Working knowledge of Siemens Xpedition PCB development tool set

  • Working knowledge of Siemens TeamCenter, SAP and IBM Jazz

  • Experience in EMC testing, prototype build and test, and other hands-on environments

Ready to create your own journey?  Join us today!

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. #LI-SK1 #HQ-EREF #VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouse #SWE26

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $92,320 - $158,263 annually with a target incentive of 8% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Research & Development

How this job compares

Set against the 2,958 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$92–158K/yr
  • Illinois median$128–183K/yr55 salary ranges
  • US median$129–194K/yr1,789 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $125K, is 20% below the Illinois median midpoint ($156K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 78 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Illinois and 2,958 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (1,970 postings).
Education
1,383 of the 2,958 open Electrical Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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