Controls Engineer
Channahon, IL 60410 US
Job Description
- Programming and implementation of control strategies
- Develop and apply strategies to optimize on-going operations using the automation platform and in conjunction with the operating and engineering staff
- Documentation of systems
- Specification of instruments, control equipment, and analyzers
- Responsible for troubleshooting and developing repair strategies for new and existing plant controls equipment
- Oversee the implementation and execution of reliability programs for plant process controls equipment
- Provide project controls advice
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years’ experience in a process controls engineering role or instrument engineering role
- Experience with the following required: Siemens, ,Reliance Electric DC drives (FlexPak, MinPak), Benshaw RVSS (Reduced Voltage Soft Starters), MicroMotion Mass Flow Meters
- Knowledge of typical process industry standards and codes (NEC, NFPA etc.)
- A proven track record supporting process controls in a production environment
Meet Your Recruiter

Ashley Schmitt
Technical Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt is a dedicated and experienced Senior Recruiting Team Lead passionate about empowering individuals through career opportunities. With an impressive track record of 8 years at Sterling, she has significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition and development strategies.
With a remarkable 12-year career in the field of recruiting, Ashley has garnered a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and trends. She has witnessed the ever-changing job market and thrived in guiding people through its complexities. For Ashley, the most rewarding aspect of recruitment is finding people roles that can genuinely improve their professional lives.
As a Senior Recruiting Team Lead, Ashley's leadership abilities shine through as she leads her team to excel in their roles. She believes in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where all team member's strengths are recognized and utilized to achieve collective success.
Advice for candidates from Ashley: “Reflect on your skill sets and what makes you happy, be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses. Strengthen your online presence and always be networking!”