Controls Engineer
Job Title: Junior and Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
Location: Illinois
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80k - $120k
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Junior and Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for automated machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming, HMI development, servo motion control, and electrical schematic design. This role requires a hands-on approach to machine automation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, high-quality control systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and layout electrical control panels, ensuring compliance with UL508A and NEC standards.
- Select and integrate sensors, pneumatic control components, and commercial automation products (e.g., photo sensors, vision systems, hot melt systems).
- Develop, modify, and debug PLC, HMI, and Kinetix servo motion control programs.
- Create electrical schematics and bills of materials based on project requirements.
- Ensure efficient time and cost management when selecting control system components.
- Read and interpret customer specifications and modify machine electrical schematics accordingly.
- Work closely with Mechanical Engineering teams to integrate electrical and mechanical components.
- Troubleshoot control systems over the phone and on-site with customers.
- Travel to customer locations for system installation, modifications, and aftermarket electrical control support (up to 30% travel).
- Train and mentor entry-level Electrical Controls Engineers.
- Assist in the development of engineering standards and procedures for control systems.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and AutoCAD.
- Strong background in machine automation, electrical schematic design, and motion control systems.
- Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical design; experience with SolidWorks Electrical is a plus.
- Familiar with commercial automation products such as photo sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems.
- Experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and multi-axis coordinated motion control.
- Solid understanding of machine timing and industrial wiring concepts.
- Strong electro-mechanical skills with a hands-on approach to system troubleshooting.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with electrical schematic software such as AutoCAD Light or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Prior exposure to industrial automation and machine design.
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