Controls Engineer
Job Description
- Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on standard engineering principles
- Interpret client requirements, identify and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget
- Work closely with controls programmer to develop and maintain standardized machine control platforms
- Provide comprehensive project documentation in the form of machine sequences to programmer(s)
- Create and finalize designs to meet project requirements
- Create accurate detailed Bill of Materials
- Actively participate in both internal and customer design reviews for all assigned projects
- Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed
- Install and Commission machines onsite at customer facilities (approximate 5-10% travel)
- Create customer documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings
- As needed, build complex automation as designed with a focus on electrical and pneumatic systems including panel layout and wiring, panel to machine wiring, machine pneumatics and debug
- As needed, integrate automation devices with machine control including Servo Drives, Robots, Label machines, dispensers, leak testers, vision systems, etc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills
- Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
- Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software
- Background in automation engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Proficient with MS Office, Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000,
- Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, and communications systems
Meet Your Recruiter
Steve Stabley
Principal Recruiter
Steve Stabley is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with close to 30 years of technical recruiting experience, including more than 23 years with Sterling. Throughout his career, Steve has built deep expertise in the automation and manufacturing industries, helping clients identify and hire highly skilled engineering and technical talent.
Steve has successfully sourced and placed engineers and technicians with many of the leading automation companies throughout the greater Chicagoland area. His industry knowledge, long-standing relationships, and understanding of technical hiring needs allow him to connect qualified candidates with opportunities where they can make an immediate and lasting impact.