Control Systems​/Automation Engineer

Controls Engineer

Location:

Markham, IL
Compensation: $48-$53 per hour

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) company matching
• Paid time off, holidays, paid parental leave
• Pet insurance options
• Mid Shift 10 pm-8 am/ work 4 days per week

As a Controls Systems Engineer (Automation Engineer), you’ll provide expert‑level support for automated material handling equipment (MHE) in a high‑volume fulfillment environment. Focus on troubleshooting, programming, and optimizing controls systems to maximize reliability, uptime, and performance.

• Troubleshoot and modify PLC/PC programs (Allen‑Bradley Control Logix/Compact Logix, RSLogix 5000) for conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, print‑and‑apply, and SCADA systems.
• Serve as first‑level escalation for on‑site and remote controls support, including after‑hours emergencies.
• Inspect systems, ensure compliance with design specs, codes, and safety regulations.
• Oversee contractor work, manage scopes, scheduling, and inspections for upgrades and maintenance.
• Engineer reliability improvements from concept to implementation.
• Monitor industrial networks (Ethernet, Control Net, Device Net, etc.), servo drives, VFDs, and electrical systems.
• Analyze metrics, resolve performance issues, and partner with site teams on failures and process enhancements.
• Communicate technical details, timelines, and impacts clearly with leadership, operations, and maintenance.
• Build strong relationships with the client and operations teams.

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience/education); 2-5 years relevant controls/automation experience.
• 2+ years with PLC programming, robotics components/controls, and SCADA systems.
• Experience in at least two full engineering design cycles (spec, selection, programming).
• Strong problem‑solving; physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb, stoop, etc.
• Effective communication for complex technical and stakeholder interactions.

• 2+ years apprenticeship or controls troubleshooting/programming.
• Experience with diverse conveyors/sortation and robotic maintenance.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; strong organizational and math abilities.

We invest in your growth through on‑the‑job learning, coaching, and training—positioning you for advancement after just six months of success.