2nd Shift Controls Engineer

Venteon; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 2nd Shift Controls Engineer in Normal, IL for a direct-hire, full-time role. The position emphasizes hands-on work with advanced control systems and equipment, including designing control panels, wiring schematics, and PLC/HMI programming on a 2nd shift (3:30pm–12:00am).

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in controls engineering, experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, and hardware/schematic design capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in controls engineering (e.g., material handling, automation, machine design).
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley.
• Experience with schematic and hardware design.
• Ability to understand basic principles of controls engineering and solve simple problems.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing control panels and manufacturing equipment.
• Creating electrical and control wiring schematics.
• Designing control logic and systems.
• Programming PLCs with ladder logic emphasis.
• Designing and programming HMIs.
• Establishing and supporting updates of controls standards.
• Performing debug and buyoff of controls functions and systems.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Ladder logic

HMI programming

Schematic design

Hardware knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RSLogix 5000

RSView

PanelBuilder

AutoCAD

Ethernet/IP

EPLAN

Job description

About the opportunity

AI-generated content may be incorrect. Venteon is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Controls Engineer to fill an opening with a company located in Normal, IL. This is a direct hire, full-time position on 2nd shift (3:30pm to 12:00am). Join a high-performing manufacturing team focused on controls engineering and automation. Opportunity to work hands-on with advanced control systems and equipment. Advancement potential within a dynamic environment.

What you will be doing

• Designing and developing control panels and manufacturing equipment.


• Creating electrical and control wiring schematics.


• Designing control logic and systems.


• Programming PLCs with a strong emphasis on ladder logic.


• Designing and programming HMIs.


• Establishing and supporting updates of controls standards.


• Performing debug and buyoff of controls functions and systems.

What is required

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in controls engineering (including, but not limited to, material handling, automation, machine design, complex data collection, etc.).


• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and development (Allen Bradley).


• Experience with schematic and hardware design.


• Working knowledge sufficient to understand basic principles, terminology, and to solve simple problems in controls engineering.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in a related field.


• Experience with RS Logix 5000, RS View, PanelBuilder, Robotics Fanuc, AutoCAD, Ethernet IP, or EPLAN.