Automation Controls Engineer

Advantage Technical; Ringwood (IL); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Descripción de la vacante

Advantage Technical in Ringwood, IL is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to lead control system upgrades and modernization within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will own automation projects, implement PLC/SCADA solutions, and drive improvements that boost plant reliability and production performance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical engineering, hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, and demonstrates leadership in cross-functional teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Controls, or a related field.
• 3+ years of controls or automation engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial control networks.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing preferred.
• Automation project leadership, IT/OT integration, cybersecurity, or vendor coordination preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead automation projects, including system upgrades, new production lines, and equipment integrations.
• Design, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial control networks.
• Diagnose automation issues and perform root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Support IT/OT network integration and industrial cybersecurity initiatives.
• Identify obsolete control equipment and develop modernization strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, data analysis, and process optimization.
• Coordinate projects with vendors, contractors, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.
• Train plant personnel on control systems and automation troubleshooting.

Conocimientos

Automation troubleshooting

IT/OT integration

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Controls

Herramientas

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

Descripción del empleo

Now Hiring: Automation Controls Engineer

Location: Ringwood, IL

Pay Rate: $120,000-$130,000 annually, depending on experience + bonus

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Type: Direct Hire

Ready to take ownership of automation projects that directly impact plant reliability, safety, and production performance? We're hiring an experienced Automation Controls Engineer to lead control system upgrades, equipment integrations, and modernization initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Duties

• Lead automation projects, including system upgrades, new production lines, and equipment integrations.
• Design, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial control networks.
• Diagnose automation issues and perform root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Support IT/OT network integration and industrial cybersecurity initiatives.
• Identify obsolete control equipment and develop modernization strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, data analysis, and process optimization.
• Coordinate projects with vendors, contractors, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.
• Train plant personnel on control systems and automation troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Controls, or related field.
• 3+ years of controls or automation engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial controls, and automation troubleshooting.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing preferred.
• Automation project leadership, IT/OT integration, cybersecurity, or vendor coordination experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Example offerings are listed above.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs and include anything reportable for federal tax purposes.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer.