Automation Controls Engineer: PLC, HMI & Robotics

Applied Industrial Technologies; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Illinois is seeking an electrical/computer engineering professional to design and program complete industrial control packages. The role involves independent work and team collaboration to evaluate applications, design control systems, and generate system proposals or project specifications.

Responsibilities include managing projects through production, updating management and customers, guiding assembly technicians, participating in final inspections, testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, Machine Vision, Motion Control) is a plus.
• Strong ability to break down, organize, and manage complex projects; excellent communication with customers.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply Gibson Engineering's products and technologies to automate client processes and solve their challenges.
• Develop, review, and maintain drawings, BOMs, project specifications, and engineering change documentation.
• Generate quotations for projects that include cable assemblies, control panels, turnkey systems, and programming services.
• Complete feasibility studies with industrial automation equipment (machine vision, robotics, HMI, PLCs) to specify hardware and software.
• Design control systems with electrical schematics, component selection, and industrial control panel layouts.
• Configure, program, test, and debug automation equipment and systems (PLCs, HMIs, motion controls, robots, vision).
• Manage engineering or application evaluation projects and regularly communicate status to management, sales, or end customers.
• Provide customer education one-on-one, to a small group, or as a subject matter expert in a classroom.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and documentation of internal engineering and production processes.
• Communicate project status and expectations to management, sales, and clients.
• Provide technical support and training to colleagues and customers

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer or other relevant engineering disciplines

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies in Illinois is seeking an electrical/computer engineering professional to design and program complete industrial control packages. The role involves independent work and team collaboration to evaluate applications, design control systems, and generate system proposals or project specifications.

Responsibilities include managing projects through production, updating management and customers, guiding assembly technicians, participating in final inspections, testing,