Controls Engineer

Ipsen USA; Cherry Valley (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an Electrical Control Systems Designer in Cherry Valley, IL. Responsibilities include designing and improving electrical control systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering and over 3 years of experience in controls design. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Day-One Benefits, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Understanding of national and international electrical codes.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design new electrical control systems and improve existing ones.
• Create electrical schematics and maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Evaluate customer drawings and provide recommendations to suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Customer service response

Communication network setup

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading electrical and mechanical drawings

Problem definition and data analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

3+ years designing controls for industrial equipment

Tools

AutoCAD electrical software

Job description

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Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Day-One Benefits – Enjoy our full benefit package starting your very first day—no waiting period required.
• 401(k) with Company Match – We invest in your future with a generous 401(k) plan and company contributions to grow your savings faster.
• Paid Time Off – Recharge and take the time you need with our competitive vacation package, paid holidays, and PTO.
• Tuition Reimbursement – We support your growth. Advance your education and career with our tuition assistance program.

Summary

Works with moderate supervision to perform progressively more skilled work to design, develop, and improve new and existing electrical control systems to meet customer requirements and project objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design new electrical controls systems and improve existing systems.
• Creates electrical schematics and panel drawings while maintaining a focus on industry standards & compliances.
• Identifies material requirements, establishes the design parameters, and completes the design of the product and components to meet specific customer requirements.
• Partners with Purchasing to evaluate customer drawings, review specifications, and provide recommendations for finalizing and approving quotes from suppliers. May work directly with suppliers to review product requirements and evaluate quotes.
• Offers creative, unique, and effective design solutions when presented with complex engineering challenges.
• Utilizes data management software (Vault) to properly record the design history of the project.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Able to balance urgency with sensitivity to meet customer needs and budget implications.
• Understanding of national and international codes including NFPA codes 70 & 79, IEC, ISO, etc.
• Ability to setup/configure communication networks (EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus/Profinet, etc.).
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated understanding of system operating requirements, safety risks and equipment and material limitations.
• Good communications skills required in a team‑oriented, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Education And Experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field required.
• 3+ years designing controls for industrial equipment required.
• Experience drawing electrical schematics required.
• Experience using AutoCAD electrical software preferred.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, process controls, electrical equipment, PLC programs, HMI applications, sensors, valves, motors, drives.

Physical/Visual/Mental/Environmental Factors

• Regularly required to sit and use hands and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 10‑20 pounds.
• Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking.
• Exposure to moderate noise level while in office.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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