Controls Engineer

Ipsen, Inc.; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ipsen, Inc. in Rockford, IL seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and improve electrical control systems for industrial equipment. You will create schematics and panel drawings, select components, and ensure compliance with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards.

The role requires BS in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience with AutoCAD Electrical, PLC/HMI, and electrical troubleshooting. You will collaborate with Purchasing and suppliers, manage multiple projects, and deliver

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designs new electrical controls systems and improves 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.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic drawings

Panel drawings

NFPA codes

EtherNet/IP

PLC programming

HMI applications

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Vault

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace

About Us

Ipsen designs and manufactures custom vacuum furnaces used for heat treating metal across a wide range of industries. We are a build-to-order fabrication job shop, producing highly engineered equipment that ranges in size from a small SUV to a three-story structure. Our work combines precision craftsmanship, advanced technology, and large-scale manufacturing to deliver solutions tailored to each customer’s needs.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We believe great benefits shouldn't have to wait. That's why we offer:

• 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

• Designs new electrical controls systems and improves 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to sit and use hands and finger dexterity.

2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.

3. Occasionally required to lift up to 10-20 pounds.

4. Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking.

5. 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.

To learn more about available benefits, please click https://ipsenglobal.com/about/#careers

This is an onsite position and candidate must live within 1 hour of facility to be considered. Relocation assistance is not provided.