Controls Engineer
Job in
Machesney Park, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61115, USA
Listed on 2026-07-24
Listing for:
Monroechamber
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Title: Controls Engineer
Wage: $75,000 - $130,000/year
Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions offers a direct hire position for a Controls Engineer at a company in Machesney Park, IL.
Responsibilities- Develop PC and non-PC based HMI (Human Machine Interface) software for gear hobbing, gear grinding, and gear shaping conversational programs
- Develop user manuals for the HMI and machine software
- Startup, test, and debug the software either on our floor or at the customer’s facility
- Macro development for NC part programs
- Develop PLC software (Ladder, Statement List, and Function Block Diagram)
- Implement backup policies and procedures for machinery software
- Implement software design rules and policies to maintain acceptable levels of revision control, commenting, format, and functionality
- Previous CNC, PLC, and HMI experience
- Knowledge of RS 274 (standard for CNC programming language)
- Knowledge of IEC 61131 (standard for PLC programming)
- Ladder logic programming experience
- Electrical background with strong mathematics skills
- Experience with motion controls
- Experience with Visual , VB6, and Visual C++
- Experience with Siemens HMI Operate and HMI Advanced
- Experience programming PLCs for Siemens 840D, 840
DSL, and Fanuc 30‑series controls - Experience writing CNC macro software routines
- Experience with Fanuc macro executor software
- Ability to read, understand, and follow mechanical, electrical, and fluid drawings
- Knowledge of electrical circuitry (high and low voltage), relay control logic, PLC logic, CNC functions and programming, servo systems, and feedback systems
- Knowledge of hydraulics, lubrication systems, pneumatic systems, coolant systems, and other fluid power systems
- Previous experience servicing OEM metal‑working equipment (highly desired)
- Familiarity with volt/ohm/amp meters and oscilloscope use
- Must have own tools
- Proficiency in technical writing
- Ability to travel for field customer service or installation support, including obtaining a passport
- Professional appearance and behavior when interacting with customers and coworkers
- Effective oral and written communication and reporting using Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license
Required travel and professional conduct are part of this role.
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