Controls Engineer​/Industrial HMI Developer

Controls Engineer / Industrial HMI Developer

Location: Darien, IL area

Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire

Pay range: 85-110/k

Status: No sponsorship or C2C, local candidates preferred.

Join a collaborative and motivated team as an Industrial HMI Developer! Enjoy a culture that includes a casual dress code, flexible working hours, and a friendly environment that encourages sharing of knowledge and experience among your peers.

Take advantage of opportunities to be involved in the development of new systems using cutting‑edge automation devices and software. You will experience varied projects from retrofits/upgrades to green‑field manufacturing facilities. If you think you would enjoy big‑company resources with a small‑company atmosphere, this could be the right opportunity for you!

• Work with customer project engineers and automation engineers to design and develop HMI systems for controlling automated production lines.
• Design and develop HMI programs using Ignition, Wonderware and AB Factory Talk for new systems and upgrades to existing systems.
• Test and simulate HMI systems.
• Field deploy HMI terminals and perform onsite modifications to screens during commissioning and startup processes.
• Establish communications from HMI servers to PLC systems over networks.
• Overnight travel required (15‑20%).

• Associate technical degree or equivalent certification.
• Applicants should have 3+ years in HMI Development and Deployment in an industrial setting, with primary experience on Wonderware, Ignition and AB Factory Talk SE & ME platforms.
• Basic IT networking experience.
• Familiarity with High Performance graphical design methodology (ISA‑101).
• Able to work effectively both individually and with a team.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• A commitment to doing it right the first time.
• A valid driver's license for travel.

• Ability to navigate Studio 5000 or other PLC systems written in ladder logic.
• Programming experience in Python or SQL.
• Ignition Certification.
• Understanding of OPC UA protocol and servers.
• Graphic design and/or technical writing experience.
• Experience developing with Win CC or AB Factory Talk Optix.

Our client has quickly grown to become a leading provider of equipment and services for industrial automation in the building products sector. Our expertise in engineering, programming, fabrication, and system commissioning enables us to provide high‑quality solutions for a wide variety of industries. As we continue to grow, we continue to create opportunities for others to share in our success.

• Base salary with annual bonus and travel bonus opportunities.
• Benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, life, LTD, and AD&D insurance, and short‑term disability insurance – all company paid.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, 10 paid holidays.
• Opportunities to learn from a strong and cohesive engineering team.

• 8‑hour workday – Monday to Friday.

Company: ESPO Corporation

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ESPO has a comprehensive benefit package which includes PTO, group health and dental insurance, 401(k), etc after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law.