Controls Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing firm is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in Downers Grove, IL. The ideal candidate will manage projects from start to finish, design system architecture, and program PLCs and HMIs. Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree and several years of hands-on experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 4 - 10 years of experience in Electrical Schematic Design, PLC programming, and more.
• Comfortable with hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Follow projects from kick-off to completion including design and supervision.
• Develop PLC and HMI programming along with system testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical Schematic Design

PLC programming

HMI Programming

VFD Setup

PID Control setup

Education

Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent

Tools

Studio 5000

Factorytalk SE & ME

TIA Portal

WinCC

Wonderware

Kinetix Motion

Job description

As an Electrical Controls Engineer you would work with our client in a Direct Hire position.

Responsibilities include :

• Follow your assigned projects from kick-off to start-up completion.
• Specify components and design architecture of electrical control systems per industry standard practices.
• Supervise the drafting and design team with development of schematics and layouts.
• Supervise the panel fabrication of your projects in our onsite fabrication facility.
• Development of PLC and HMI programming.
• VFD and Servo Motion programming.
• Testing and Simulation of Systems.
• Commissioning and start-up of industrial equipment in the field.
• Electrical controls field troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Overnight travel is required. (25%)

Requirements to Qualify :

• Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent technical field
• 4 - 10 years of experience in the following areas : Electrical Schematic Design, PLC programming, HMI Programming, VFD Setup and parametrization, IO set up and checkout and PID Control setup and tuning.
• Comfortable with hands-on work.
• Any experience with the following Software : Studio 5000, Factorytalk SE & ME, TIA Portal, WinCC, Wonderware, Ignition AB Controllogix, Powerflex VFD, Kinetix Motion, AB and Siemens Distributed IO, G120 & S120 Siemens drives.

Compensation based on experience : $90k-$110k, negotiable

Lead Technical Recruiter

Ric Delgado is a seasoned Principal Recruiter primarily focusing on the Automation Division at Sterling. With a distinguished tenure of over five years at Sterling and an impressive career spanning more than a decade in the recruiting field, Ric is a respected and accomplished professional in talent acquisition.

As a Principal Recruiter, Ric draws upon his extensive experience to excel in the Automation Division. His in-depth understanding of this dynamic industry enables him to connect talented individuals with exciting and fulfilling job opportunities expertly. Ric plays a pivotal role in helping candidates find new positions, advance in their careers, and achieve their professional goals.

Ric's passion for positively impacting individuals' lives through career advancement is the driving force behind his dedication to recruitment. He takes immense pride in his role as a professional growth and development facilitator, understanding the pivotal role a career change can play in a person's life journey.

He firmly believes in continuously updating one's skills and knowledge to stay competitive in any field. His commitment to personal and professional development not only enhances his own expertise but also positions him as a valuable resource for candidates seeking guidance in their career journeys.

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Control Engineer • Downers Grove, IL, US