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)

AD&D Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Employee Workplace in Ringwood, IL is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to lead control system upgrades and modernization projects in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will design, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, coordinate IT/OT integration and cybersecurity, and mentor plant personnel while driving continuous improvement across production lines. Strong collaboration with vendors and maintenance, engineering, and operations teams is essential.

Formación

• 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.

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 leadership

IT/OT integration

Cybersecurity

Vendor coordination

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Controls, or related field

Herramientas

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

Industrial control networks

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.