Sr. Controls Engineer

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Join BBS Automation – Where Global Innovation Meets Local Precision

Join our highly skilled, global team at BBS Automation
—where innovation, precision engineering, and collaboration shape the future of automation.

We represent a legacy built on technical excellence, teamwork, and continuous innovation. Our teams have been part of this journey from the beginning, helping to build the next generation of automation with every solution we design, build, and support.

With over 200 employees across Chicago (Bartlett, IL), Atlanta (Lawrenceville, GA), and Guadalajara, Mexico
, our North American team develops, designs, and manufactures high-performance assembly and testing technology systems for the mobility
, medical technology
, and consumer goods market segments. Our people are our most valuable asset—bringing together diverse skills, cultures, and ideas to solve complex challenges for our customers.

Why Work at BBS Automation?

At BBS, we engineer for impact. With more than 60 years of experience and a global footprint across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, we deliver scalable, turnkey automation systems through our One Source model—ensuring consistency, quality, and service anywhere in the world.

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We live by our 2025 mission pillars:
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As part of our ALL4

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We offer:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
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Our culture thrives on respect, collaboration, and yes—fun. Whether it's a ping pong tournament
, a chess match
, or showing off your skills at our open mic events
, you’ll find a team that values what you bring—both on and off the production floor.

So if you're ready to build smarter, automate further, and grow together
, apply now.

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TRAVEL: 20%

Capable of leading the electrical and or controls design and programming of a large, custom automated assembly machine project from concept to acceptance. Has decision-making responsibility for issues related concept, design, programming, debug and qualification of the machine. Responsible for reviewing the concept, budget, and schedule to determine feasibility, then stays within the project milestone requirements.

• Lead the development of Controls architecture for large multiple module system and the engineering team.
• Program control systems for cam, servo, and air operated stations, along with test and electrical devices.
• Coach peers in all aspects of machine design, programming, and organization and contribute to the development of
• Writes and debugs PLC, robot, machine vision, and PC-based object-oriented code
• Programs HMI devices with ease of operation in mind
• Ensure the electrical design is functional, robust, and cost effective.
• Innovate and use good judgment to incorporate BBS Automation standards, GAMP5 and regulatory requirements.
• Research and specify appropriate purchased and preferred components.
• Create functional specifications, flow diagrams, Bill of Materials, organize release packages, and update schematics.
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews, installations, and service calls when needed.
• Guide Electricians in wiring and codes. Support software validation requirements.
• Continues open discussions with Controls Engineering Manager and Controls Engineering Group Leaders on how to improve group dynamics, accuracy, reliability, ease of construction, durability, and…