Automation Controls Engineer - PLCs, Robotics & Vision

AUTOKINITON; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to support the company's mission and lead projects within our Engineering Team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, along with experience in electrical backgrounds and PLC/CNC systems.

This full-time role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting and mentoring in electrical controls and seeks candidates with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Electrical background preferred as electrician or technician.
• Experience with PLC/CNC systems and robots is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support company mission and goals in daily activities.
• Train and mentor colleagues in electrical controls.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC based control systems.
• Lead projects and assist trades in electrical disciplines.

Skills

Electrical background

Lean Manufacturing experience

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on electrical aptitude

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, controls or automation engineering

Tools

PLC/CNC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley)

ABB Robots

FANUC Robots

Vision Systems

Job description

AUTOKINITON is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to support the company's mission and lead projects within our Engineering Team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, along with experience in electrical backgrounds and PLC/CNC systems.

This full-time role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting and mentoring in electrical controls and seeks candidates with strong analytical and communication skills.