Controls Engineer

Komline-Sanderson Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline in Rockford, IL is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design electrical control systems for filtration equipment. This role includes system design, drawing packages, PLC/HMI programming, and field run-offs.

Qualifications include a BS EE or equivalent, NEC/NFPA79/UL508A, AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, and PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7, TIA Portal). Travel up to 25% may be required; salary range is $90,000–$130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• BS EE or equivalent required; two-year technical degree acceptable with sufficient experience.
• Experience with NEC, NFPA79, and UL508A required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with PLC/HMI software: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, TIA Portal.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and prepare electrical design solutions.
• Create electrical drawing packages for parts, systems, and PLC/HMI programming.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs per company and customer specs.
• Execute internal system run-off and coordinate with project and production teams.
• Provide technical direction and support during installations and field repairs.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical drawings

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Two-year electronics degree (with experience)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens SIMATIC Step 7

TIA Portal

Job description

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Full Time Komline-Barnes, Rockford, IL, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1320

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

About Komline

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients’ requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This Opportunity

Recognized as the leader in providing the highest quality coolant filtration products and services, we proudly serve the US automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and general machine tool industries. Uniquely positioned in our ability to produce large central systems for an entire plant down to individual filters for a single cutting machine on the floor, our proprietary filtration and cooling technologies come second to none.

The Electrical Controls Engineer will design electrical controls systems for filtration equipment. This includes the following tasks: system design, creation of electrical drawing packages, requisition of parts, programming of PLCs and HMIs, run-off of equipment, field support and project management of the electrical portion of projects (creation of electrical schedules, review of project specs, meetings with customers and internal coordination with other departments).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of customer specifications and company quotes
• Develop electrical control designs using national, local and customer specifications
• Creation of electrical drawing packages for the requisition of parts, system production and PLC/HMI programming
• Creation of both PLC and HMI programs to both company and customer specifications
• Conduct the internal system run-off while working with both the project team and the production department.
• Direct support staff, customer employees and outside contractors with the installation and/or repair of the control systems at the customer’s facilities
• Provide detailed status reports both internally and to the customer as required
• Provide technical direction, prepare briefings for management and assist in problem resolution specific to the program/project

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in the design, repair and analysis of control systems and automation.B.S.E.E. degree. A two year technical degree in electronics may be acceptable if combined with enough industry experience. Proficiency in MS Office Comfortable working in industrial facilities such as automotive plant.
• Working knowledge of the following specifications required: NEC, NFPA79, and UL508A
• Working knowledge of AutoCad and AutoCad Electrical
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens Simatic Step 7, and TIA Portal
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Comfortable working in industrial facilities such as automotive plants

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the IEC 60204 and CSA standards
• Working knowledge of EPLAN
• Knowledge of other PLC/HMI software from GE, OMRON, Mitsubishi and SQ D
• Ability to travel up to a maximum of 25%
• Willingness to participate in a team-oriented environment

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled