Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to lead exciting projects from inception to completion. This role involves specifying components, designing electrical control systems, and supervising teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will develop PLC and HMI programming, conduct testing and simulations, and troubleshoot systems in the field. With a focus on hands-on work and a collaborative environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the engineering sector. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will be valued and challenged.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years experience in electrical control systems and PLC programming.
• Comfortable with hands-on work and field troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from kick-off to completion and supervise design teams.
• Develop PLC and HMI programming, including VFD and Servo Motion.

Skills

Electrical Schematic Design

PLC programming

HMI Programming

VFD Setup and parametrization

PID Control setup and tuning

Hands-on work

Education

Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical

Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical

Equivalent technical field

Tools

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

Job description

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