Controls Engineer

Cullerton Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based bonus

Travel incentive programs

Job summary

Cullerton Group in Rock Falls, IL is seeking a Controls Engineer for a permanent, on-site role that offers challenging projects in industrial automation. You will design, develop, and Commission control systems for weighing, batching, and material handling, focusing on PLC and HMI programming, system startup, and troubleshooting both in-house and at customer sites.

The role suits an early-career to intermediate engineer with hands-on Rockwell/Allen Bradley experience, ready to travel about 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience for entry/associate; 3–6+ years for intermediate level.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming, including commissioning of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and test PLC and HMI applications for industrial control systems.
• Support factory startup, commissioning, and system integration at customer sites.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting during installation and operation.
• Create and maintain project documentation including I/O lists and equipment lists.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Rockwell / Allen Bradley

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Shop and field work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix

FactoryTalk

E‑Plan

DraftSight

AutoCAD

Ignition

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Job description

Cullerton Group has an exciting opportunity for a Controls Engineer in Rock Falls, IL. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring on-site work.

The role offers competitive compensation up to $100K, along with relocation assistance, performance-based bonus opportunities, and additional travel incentive programs

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of industrial control systems for weighing, batching, and material handling applications. This role will focus heavily on PLC and HMI programming, system startup, and troubleshooting, both in-house and at customer sit

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.This position is ideal for an early-career to intermediate-level engineer with hands-on experience in Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs, who is comfortable working in both a shop and field environment. While familiarity with electrical systems and drawings is important, this role is not heavily focused on electrical design, as dedicated resources support that functi

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The Controls Engineer will work closely with project managers, production teams, and customers to ensure systems are delivered, tested, and commissioned successfu

lly.
Key Responsibil

itiesPLC & HMI Develo

• pmentDevelop, program, and test PLC and HMI applications for industrial sy
• stemsUtilize Rockwell / Allen Bradley platforms including Studio 5000, RSLogix, and Fa

ctoryTalkSystem Checkout & Commissi

• oningPerform in-house testing and validation of completed control sy
• stemsSupport onsite startup, commissioning, and system integration at customer facil
• itiesProvide hands-on troubleshooting during installation and oper
• ationTroubleshooting & Technica
• l SupportDiagnose and resolve system issues related to PLCs, HMIs, and electrical c
• omponentsProvide support to customers both onsite and remotely (pho

ne/email)Documentation & Projec

• t SupportCreate and maintain detailed project documentation, i
• ncluding:Sequence of o
• perationsI/O lists and equipm
• ent listsOperator manuals and ins
• tructionsAssist with approval packages and project del

iverablesCross-Functional Coll

• aborationWork with production technicians during system assembly and ins
• tallationCoordinate with vendors and customers to gather technical in
• formationSupport updates to production drawings when needed using E-Plan, DraftSight, or Au

ementStay current with emerging control technologies and industry best prac

• ticesContribute ideas to improve system performance, efficiency, and reliab

ility
Qualifica

tions:Education & Expe

rienceBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field pre

ferredEntry/Associate level: 2+ years of relevant expe

rienceIntermediate level (preferred): 3–6+ years of experience in controls engineering or simil

ar oleHands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming, including commissioning of control s

ystems
Technical

SkillsStrong experience with Rockwell / Allen Brad

• ley platforms:PLCs (CompactLogix,
• ControlLogix)HMIs (Fact
• oryTalkME/SE)Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and tech
• nical drawingsFamiliarity with industrial controls and instrument
• ation such as:Load cells, pressure sensors, level sensors, limit switc
• hes, solenoidsExposure to CAD tools (E-Plan, DraftSight, Auto
• CAD) isa plusExperience with Ignition or structured text program
• mp; Work StyleDetail-oriented with strong problem-solving and troubleshoo
• ting abilitiesAble to work independently with minim
• al supervisionStrong organizational and time man
• agementskillsEffective verbal and written commun
• icationskillsFlexible and adaptable to chang
• ; RequirementsOnsite role (no remote or h
• ybrid options)Willingness to travel approximately 25% for commission
• ing andsupportAbility to work additional hours or week
• ends asneededMust be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship ava

ilable)This position has been created to support growing project demands and evolving team structure. The role focuses on hands-on controls engineering work rather than project management responsibilities, offering a strong opportunity for technical growth and development within a collaborative engineering envir

onment.