Controls Engineer
Job in
Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, 60009, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
LeoForce
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 per year
Key Responsibilities- 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.
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!
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