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Controls Engineer

Skokie, IL 60076

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Manufacturing / Process Engineering Job Number: 52436630 Compensation: $90000-120000 / year

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Skokie, IL 60076
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000–$120,000/year
 
A leading manufacturer in Skokie is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing initiatives at the plant. This role plays a key part in the facility’s future-state transformation—designing, implementing, and improving control systems to enhance safety, quality, and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze plant processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity through automation and emerging technology
  • Design, implement, and maintain automation, robotics, vision systems, and control systems
  • Develop, write, modify, and review PLC programs and ladder logic
  • Troubleshoot automation, robotics, vision systems, and control systems to ensure reliability
  • Develop Preventative Maintenance strategies and key spare-parts systems
  • Support TPM programs for critical automation equipment
  • Stay current on industry advancements and leverage new technology to enhance plant operations
  • Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously
  • Partner with vendors for equipment selection and integration
  • Review 3rd-party integrators and ensure effective system performance
  • Maintain clean, accurate technical documentation
  • Ensure strict adherence to company procedures, processes, and system requirements
 
Required Experience & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing
  • 5+ years designing, implementing, and maintaining automation and control systems in manufacturing
  • Strong technical foundation and passion for manufacturing technology
  • Proficiency with electronics, mechanics, robotics, vision systems, and PLC programming
  • Skilled in AutoCAD and reading/drafting electrical diagrams
  • Strong cause-effect analytical skills and problem-solving ability
  • Experience with manufacturing processes in a technical plant environment
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to lead within cross-functional teams
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of NEC, ANSI B11, OSHA, and robotic safety standards
  • Independent judgment and ability to prioritize multiple projects

Benefits Package
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA
  • 401(k) Plan
  • STD, Life, LTD, AD&D
  • Education Assistance
  • Additional benefits included based on eligibility

 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.

Meet Your Recruiter

Sabrina Herrera

Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.

As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.

Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.

Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.

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