Control System Engineer

ENGINEER ADVANCED AUTOMATION SYSTEMS AT COILCRAFT

Are you a controls-focused engineer who enjoys building, programming, and refining automated machinery from the ground up? Do you like solving complex problems and seeing your work directly improve manufacturing performance?

Coilcraft, Inc. is a privately held, global manufacturer founded in 1945 and headquartered in Cary, Illinois. We specialize in high-performance RF chip inductors, power magnetics, and filters used in advanced technologies worldwide. We are currently seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our custom machine design and build department.

• Develop, program, and optimize PLC-controlled systems to reduce cycle times, increase uptime, and minimize operator intervention
• Design control systems for high-performance automated machinery, including component selection, panel layouts, and schematics
• Program, debug, and troubleshoot PLCs and automation equipment during build, testing, and production support
• Work with a range of automation technologies, including PLCs, servo systems, stepper systems, HMIs, power supplies, motion controllers, and communication networks
• Collaborate closely with mechanical designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams throughout machine design and build cycles

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electronics or a related technical field
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience programming PLCs in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams

• Experience creating electrical schematics using CAD tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for technical documentation
• Exposure to or experience with vision systems
• Familiarity with servo and motion control systems

• Hands‑On Engineering:
  Work directly on custom‑built automation equipment from concept through production
• Career Stability:
  Join a privately held company with a 75+ year history and long‑tenured employees
• Collaborative Environment:
  Partner with experienced engineers, designers, and technicians
• Real Impact:
  See your control systems improve machine performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and more
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• Vision Insurance

Coilcraft is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

This position may require compliance with ITAR regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.