Controls Engineer

Sugar Grove, IL 60554

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Controls Engineering Job Number: 53278436 Compensation: $100000-125000 / year

Job Description

Location: Sugar Grove, IL
Schedule: Onsite, 5 days/week
Travel: ~5% (approximately 3 weeks per year)
Compensation: $100k-120k, based on experience 

About the Role
We are a well-established automation and machine-build organization seeking an Automation Engineer to join our onsite engineering team in Sugar Grove. This role offers the opportunity to work on custom automated equipment from concept through commissioning, in a collaborative, hands-on environment where engineering quality and teamwork matter.
You’ll work closely with customers, internal engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver practical, reliable automation solutions—without excessive travel or remote work expectations.

What You’ll Do
  • Interpret client requirements and translate them into effective, cost-conscious engineering solutions
  • Identify and resolve design parameters and technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle
  • Participate in internal and customer design reviews
  • Ensure all designs and systems meet safety objectives and applicable legal requirements
  • Support installation and commissioning of machines at customer sites (limited travel)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering
Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management abilities
  • Solid mechanical aptitude with an understanding of automated systems
  • Working knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware, and software
  • Background in industrial automation or machine design
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office, Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000, and SolidWorks
  • Strong foundational knowledge of industrial automation controls, including:
    • Vision systems
    • Power distribution
    • Sensors and inspection systems
    • Industrial communication networks
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • U.S. citizenship required
Why Join Us
  • Stable, growing organization with long-term projects and repeat customers
  • Collaborative, team-focused environment where engineers have a real voice
  • Hands-on engineering role—see your designs built and running in the field
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • Retirement plan with company contribution
  • Minimal travel compared to typical automation roles
  • Consistent onsite schedule

Meet Your Recruiter

Steve Stabley
Automation 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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