Controls Engineer

Location

RWS One | 13979 Willowbrook Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073

Full-time

Flexibility to travel for installations and onsite startup is required. Candidates should expect a minimum of 50% travel, with some periods of heavy travel.

• Develop high-quality PLC and HMI programming aligned with the defined project requirements.
• Edit, support, and integrate into existing PLC & HMI programs.
• Specify and maintain I/O lists used to coordinate electrical design with program design.
• Test, Debug, Modify, and Validate all system functions prior to shipment.
• Start-up and Commission completed system at customer site for final customer approval.
• Train customer’s employees on the operation and program maintenance of the delivered system.
• Maintain electrical schematics after initial system assembly is complete.
• Provide ongoing technical and troubleshooting support as requested by clients as on‑going support after startup.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong knowledge of Allen‑Bradley PLC/PAC platforms (SLC, Micrologix, PLC‑5, Control Logix).
• Strong knowledge of HMI programming (Factory Talk View; Ignition a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in programming, installation, startup, and debugging of integrated production systems.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills for 480V, 110V, and low‑voltage control systems.
• Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or consumer products industries preferred.
• Familiarity with USDA, FDA, and 3A dairy standards is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD P&.
• Strong time‑management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, fluid flow, pneumatics, and electrical circuits.
• Knowledge of turnkey plant systems and process piping is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work independently and in team environments.

• Medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability
• Voluntary group accident insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan

Salary Range: $75,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience, project complexity, and geographic region.