Control Engineer

Automationtechies; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Matching

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Automationtechies in Illinois seeks a proficient Controls Engineer to lead control system projects from inception to completion. You will design, build, commission, and deliver fully functional systems, program PLCs and HMI/SCADA, and collaborate with customers on requirements.

Candidates should have strong communication, ability to write specs, and enjoy solving complex debugging tasks. Relational databases and programming experience are a plus; travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA programming.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with relational databases and programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand project requirements.
• Contribute to project quotations with technical insights.
• Design, build, commission, and deliver control systems.
• Program PLCs and develop HMI/SCADA using major platforms.
• Write technical specs, design guides, and user manuals.
• Execute in-house system building and programming.
• Simulate, test, and debug systems in-house prior to deployment.
• Conduct system installations and startups at customer sites.
• Offer technical support for systems via phone or on-site.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure timely completion.
• Assume additional duties as required.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA programming

Relational databases

Programming experience

Project management

Problem solving

Technical writing

Tools

Iconics

Citect

Intellution

Wonderware

Job description

We are seeking a proficient Controls Engineer with a comprehensive understanding of control systems to manage projects from inception to completion. This role involves customer collaboration, contribution to project quotations, system design, programming, and overseeing the entire project life cycle. Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA programming is crucial, with additional expertise in relational databases and computer programming considered a valuable asset.

Industries served include manufacturing, water/wastewater, O&G, food & beverage, robotics, and more.

Benefits:

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401K Matching Program.
• Health Club Membership Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Holiday and Sick Time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to comprehend project requirements.
• Contribute to project quotations, providing technical insights.
• Design, build, commission, and deliver fully functional control systems.
• Proficiently program PLCs and develop HMI/SCADA systems using platforms like Iconics, Citect, Intellution, Wonderware, etc.
• Write detailed technical specifications, design guides, and user manuals.
• Execute in-house system building and programming.
• Simulate, test, and debug systems in-house prior to deployment.Conduct system installations and startups at customer sites.
• Offer technical support for systems via phone or on-site.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure timely project completion.
• Assume additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA programming.
• Strong written communication skills for technical specifications and documentation.
• Experience with relational databases and computer programming is a plus.
• Ability to manage projects independently from start to finish.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Flexibility to assume additional responsibilities as needed.

This position offers a dynamic environment where your skills in control systems engineering will be valued, and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to diverse projects from concept to delivery.