Control Engineer

Rise Technical; Chicago Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay rises

Overtime

Training

Progression opportunities

PTO, Sick & Holiday

Full Medical benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

A leading engineering company located in Chicago Heights is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to manage and support control systems for their manufacturing operations. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement after 6 months and includes a competitive salary range between $90K and $135K, along with bonuses and comprehensive health benefits. The ideal candidate will have PLC programming and automation experience, and a background in manufacturing or regulated industries is preferred.

Qualifications

• PLC programming experience is essential.
• Experience in controls or automation is required.
• Background in manufacturing or a highly regulated field is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Design, apply, and support control systems and equipment.
• Maintain and improve electrical systems.
• Engage with customers and build relationships.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation experience

Customer relationship management

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Chicago Heights, Illinois (Commutable from Merrillville, Joliet, Grant Park, Wilmington, Lakewood Shores, Inwin, Essex, Sammons Point, Frankfort)

$90K – $135k + Hybrid after 6 months + Bonus + Annual Pay Rises + Overtime + Training + Progression + PTO, Sick & Holiday + Healthcare + Full Medical (Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance + More) + 401(k) match to 3%

Are you a Controls Engineer from a manufacturing or highly regulated industry looking to work on cutting edge projects in the manufacturing industry with a company offering streamlined advancement to senior and principal?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of projects and establish yourself as the go-to engineer on site, trusted to lead and deliver from concept to completion.

The company specializes in delivering cutting‑edge solutions to a wide range of manufacturing clients, making this a highly varied and stimulating role. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise across multiple industries, working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment in modern, forward‑thinking facilities.

This role would suit a Controls Engineer from a manufacturing or highly regulated background looking for an exciting role whilst working on industry‑leading projects.

Position

• Design, apply, and support control systems and equipment (PLC, HMI, SCADA)
• Maintain and improve electrical systems
• Be customer facing & build relationships

Candidate

• PLC programming experience
• Have controls or automation experience
• Manufacturing or highly regulated background experience

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.