Controls Engineer

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$120000 - $130000 per year | Elk Grove Village, IL | On-Site | Permanent

We are a U.S.

-based industrial company that designs and builds automated packaging machinery.

• $120-130k!
• Annual Bonuses!
• 401K Matching!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Challenging Problems!

• Design and layout electrical control panels, ensuring compliance with UL508A and NEC standards.
• Select and integrate sensors, pneumatic control components, and commercial automation products (e.g., photo sensors, vision systems, hot melt systems).
• Develop, modify, and debug PLC, HMI, and Kinetix servo motion control programs.
• Create electrical schematics and bills of materials based on project requirements.
• Ensure efficient time and cost management when selecting control system components.
• Troubleshoot control systems over the phone and on-site with customers.
• Travel to customer locations for system installation, modifications, and aftermarket electrical control support (up to 30% travel).

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs, (Studio
  5000), HMI development (Factory Talk View), and AutoCAD. Alternative software packages like Ignition, FT Optix is a plus.
• Strong background in machine automation, electrical schematic design, and motion control systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical design; experience with Solid Works Electrical is a plus.
• Familiar with commercial automation products such as photo sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems.
• Experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and multi‑axis coordinated motion control.
• Solid understanding of machine timing and industrial wiring concepts.
• Strong electro‑mechanical skills with a hands‑on approach to system troubleshooting.

• Experience with electrical schematic software such as AutoCAD Light or Solid Works Electrical.
• Prior exposure to industrial automation and machine design.

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