Controls Engineer

Constellation Search Group; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Constellation Search Group seeks a Controls Engineer to design and optimize PLC-based control systems for automated machinery in Cary, IL. The role involves developing PLC programs, researching components, and creating panel layouts and schematics for reliable operation.

You will integrate with servo, motion controllers, HMIs, and other subsystems, applying electronics expertise and precise problem-solving to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electronics.
• Minimum 2 years of PLC programming experience.
• Proficiency in 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize PLCs to enhance machine efficiency by reducing cycle times, increasing uptime, and minimizing operator intervention.
• Design control systems for automated machinery, including research and selection of new components, creating panel layouts and schematics, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with various systems, including PLCs, servo systems, stepper systems, HMIs, power supplies, motion controllers, and communication loops.

Skills

PLC programming

Vision systems

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Vision systems

Job description

Constellation Search Group is looking for a Controls Engineer for a full-time direct hire position. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing and optimizing Programmable Logical Controls (PLCs) to improve machine efficiency. This role involves designing control systems for automated machinery while researching and selecting new components. The Controls Engineer will also collaborate with various systems to ensure optimal performance and integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize PLCs to enhance machine efficiency by reducing cycle times, increasing uptime, and minimizing operator intervention.
• Design control systems for automated machinery, including research and selection of 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electronics.
• At least 2 years of prior experience in programming PLCs.
• Proficiency 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.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.

Salary Disclaimer

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.