Automation Control Engineer

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 125.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (120 hours PTO)

Descrizione del lavoro

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a senior automation engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems across our manufacturing clients in the U.S. You will integrate new equipment, support FAT/SAT, commissioning, startups, and upgrades.

The role requires 6+ years in industrial automation, hands-on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC programming, and proficiency with FactoryTalk or Ignition. Willingness to travel 50%+ and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, OEMs, and

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 6+ years of industrial automation experience.
• Hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming experience.
• Experience with FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with automated manufacturing or packaging equipment.
• Ability to travel 50%+ across the U.S.

Mansioni

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Integrate new manufacturing and packaging equipment into existing control systems
• Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and equipment issues to minimize downtime
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, startups, and equipment upgrades
• Drive controls standardization and automation improvements across facilities
• Develop production data collection and reporting solutions
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, OEMs, and system integrators
• Support automation initiatives for capital projects and facility expansions

Conoscenze

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA platforms

Electrical troubleshooting

Manufacturing automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field

Strumenti

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation

FactoryTalk

Ignition

Descrizione del lavoro

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Integrate new manufacturing and packaging equipment into existing control systems
• Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and equipment issues to minimize downtime
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, startups, and equipment upgrades
• Drive controls standardization and automation improvements across facilities
• Develop production data collection and reporting solutions
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, OEMs, and system integrators
• Support automation initiatives for capital projects and facility expansions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field
• 6+ years of industrial automation experience
• Hands‑on Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming experience
• Experience with FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar HMI/SCADA platforms
• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills
• Experience with automated manufacturing or packaging equipment
• Ability to travel 50%+ across the U.S.

Salary Range: $125,000-$150,000

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (120 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers