Control Engineer

Verto People; Thornton Junction (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the packaging and automation industry is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with extensive experience in automation and electrical engineering. In this role, you will develop PLC programs, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate project timelines, ensuring seamless customer integrations. The position is full-time with a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000, based in Thornton Junction, IL.

Benefits

Full health insurance

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation and electrical engineering design.
• Experience with Ethernet/IP networks preferred.
• Commutable to Glenwood, IL.

Responsibilities

• Create PLC and HMI programs for Allen Bradley controllers.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate project plans.
• Travel to customer sites for installations.

Skills

Automation

Motion control

Electrical engineering design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Lead Recruitment Consultant @ Verto People | Specialist Embedded Engineering Recruiter covering the USA

Senior Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer required for a leader within the packaging and automation industry.

The Senior Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer will have 5 years experience in automation and commutable to Glenwood, IL

Package

$120,000 – $140,000 depending on experience

Discretionary bonus

Full health insurance

Other benefits to be discussed

Responsibilities

Create PLC, advanced motion, and HMI programs for various Allen Bradley controllers, new equipment prototypes, and for testing in assembly areas.

Develop new standard electrical designs for new equipment and apply existing designs for standard equipment.

Design and integrate vision systems for applications like orientation and feature detection using different vision tools.

Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers on the team.

Carefully review customer specifications, develop project plans, and coordinate schedules across multiple departments, including sales and applications.

Regularly communicate with customers to discuss project plans, share integration information, and plan installations.

Travel to customer sites periodically for startups, installations, or to resolve field issues, including integrating new equipment with customer systems and supervising installation electricians.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering such as Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Controls, or a related field is required.

Over 5 years of practical experience in electrical engineering design is highly preferred.

Experience with motion control would be very beneficial

Experience with Ethernet/IP networks in an automation environment would be preferable

Commutable to Glenwood, IL

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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