Control Engineer

Automationtechies; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run organization that has been serving the Chicago area for over 70 years as an Electrical Controls Engineer. In this role, you will lead new project executions from concept to commissioning while ensuring compliance with the National Electrical Code and UL 508 standards. You'll leverage your skills in electrical schematic design, PLC programming, and customer relations to deliver exceptional service. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative environment, where you can make a real impact on various projects and enjoy continuous learning. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Benefits

Collaborative teams

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in electrical controls engineering.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and UL 508 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and hardware using AutoCAD.
• Program PLCs and HMIs, primarily Allen-Bradley products.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical schematic design

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFD programming

Servo and motion control programming

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLC Products

FactoryTalk View SE

FactoryTalk View ME

Job description

Why Work Here?

• Family run organization
• Competitive compensation package and benefits
• Collaborative teams
• Serving Chicago area industries for over 70 years
• So much to learn – so many ways to grow!
• Get in and leverage your skills to lead now!

Electrical Controls Engineer

This company is an industrial control system integrator working with OEMs and users on their requirements. The purpose of this role will be to provide completely new project execution from system concept through to commissioning and support of existing systems at customers.

This person is expected to have knowledge of the National Electrical Code and UL 508 requirements. Must be a proficient user of Rockwell (AB) products and software. Will be responsible for all aspects of project execution and be able to manage time effectively across multiple projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Electrical schematic and hardware design using AutoCAD – 1-2 years’ experience at least.
• Hardware design and selection in accordance with the National Electric Code and UL 508 requirements.
• Work with/support the panel shop activities on panel build projects.
• One – two years of PLC programming experience – All Allen-Bradley PLC Products, but other controllers are also required by customers.
• One – two years of HMI programming experience – Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View SE, Factory Talk View Me, & PanelView.
• VFD programming and setup. ABB & AB are the principal brands. Advanced understanding is preferred.
• Servo and motion control programming.
• Manage personal schedule of responsibilities on multiple projects and communicate with other employees & customers.
• Travel to local and remote customer sites is required. Travel is mostly project based and can vary based on project timelines but should be around 15%.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs and modifications on the mechanical, electrical, or software aspects of equipment at customer sites to customer’s satisfaction.
• Assist in the start-up, checkout, installation, and testing of equipment.
• Excellent customer relations and interpersonal relations skills including a high degree of diplomacy.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualified?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 1 – 2 years’ experience with the responsibilities outlined above.
• Experience with hardware design and selection in accordance with the National Electrical Code and UL 508 requirements.
• Ability to travel 15% to local and remote customer sites is required.