Controls Engineer

L2x Talent Solutions; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based systems for industrial equipment in an Itasca, IL setting. You will develop PLC programs for Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms and create HMI/SCADA configurations to monitor and diagnose operations.

The role requires reading electrical schematics, collaborating with engineers and technicians, and identifying upgrades to improve performance, safety, and reliability across automated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience in automation.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
• Experience with HMI development and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Familiarity with industrial networking, sensors, motors, and drives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for industrial equipment.
• Develop and modify PLC programs on Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Design/configure HMI and SCADA systems to support operation and diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues to minimize downtime.
• Support installation, commissioning, startup, and integration of new machinery.
• Read schematics and collaborate with engineers and technicians on automation projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA design

Electrical schematics

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

HMI/SCADA platforms

Job description

• Design, develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for industrial equipment and automated manufacturing processes.
• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens.
• Design and configure HMI and SCADA systems to support machine operation, monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot electrical, control, and automation issues to minimize equipment downtime and improve system performance.
• Support the installation, commissioning, startup, and integration of new machinery and automated systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, technicians, and production teams on automation projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, process efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Assist with the development and documentation of control system standards, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical support for existing equipment and implement system upgrades as needed.
• Ensure control systems comply with applicable electrical, safety, and industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens.
• Experience with HMI development and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control system drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, sensors, motors, drives, and other automation components.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and control system issues in a manufacturing or industrial environment.