Control Engineer

Coilcraft, Inc.; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Profit Sharing

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Coilcraft, Inc. in Cary, Illinois, is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join the custom machine design and build department. The role focuses on developing PLC-based control systems for high-performance automation and working with a variety of subsystems including HMIs and motion controllers.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of PLC programming experience, a degree in Electronics, CAD skills, and a detail-oriented approach. ITAR/compliance considerations may apply; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electronics is required.
• At least 2 years of PLC programming experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation.
• CAD experience for schematic/documentation.
• Experience with vision systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize PLCs to improve machine efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Design control systems for high-performance automated machinery, including panel layouts, schematics, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with PLCs, servo/stepper systems, HMIs, power supplies, motion controllers, and communication loops.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

CAD drafting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electronics

Tools

CAD software

Vision systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

ilcraft, Inc., a well-established global organization founded in 1945, specializes in the production of magnetic components, including high-performance RF chip inductors, power magnetics, and filters. Our headquarters are located in Cary, Illinois. We are currently seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our custom machine design and build department.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize Programmable Logical Controls (PLCs) to enhance machine efficiency by reducing cycle times, increasing uptime, and minimizing operator intervention.
• Design control systems for high-performance automated machinery, which involves researching and selecting new components, creating panel layouts and schematics, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with various systems, including PLCs, servo systems, stepper systems, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), power supplies, motion controllers, and communication loops.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electronics.
• At least 2 years of prior experience in programming PLCs.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office for documentation.
• CAD experience for schematic documentation.
• Experience with vision systems is a valuable asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Company Benefits:

• 401(k) Matching
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off
• Profit Sharing
• Vision Insurance

: EOE, including Disability/Veterans

This position may require compliance with ITAR regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents