Controls Engineer

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Controls Engineering Job Number: 55343247 Compensation: $90000-110000 / year

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Controls Engineer to design, program, and support custom automation systems for a variety of industrial applications. This role will be responsible for developing PLC and HMI software, integrating controls hardware, and supporting system startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Key responsibilities include designing electrical control systems, programming PLCs and HMIs, configuring servo drives and motion control systems, and collaborating with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and customers throughout the project lifecycle. The Controls Engineer will also provide onsite startup support, testing, and technical assistance to ensure successful system performance.

Qualified candidates should have experience with PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar, along with HMI development, industrial networking, and troubleshooting automated equipment. Experience with servo systems, robotics, and custom machine automation is highly preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative, custom automation projects in a collaborative engineering environment.

 


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Joshua Avila
Technical Recruiter

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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