Controls Engineer

Southlake Automation, Inc.; Westchester, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southlake Automation is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer to contribute in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment. You will work on electrical control design, PLC programming, commissioning, panel build supervision and field services across automotive, chemical, consumer goods, food & beverage, and material handling industries.

The role emphasizes project management, hardware and software development, and remote support with customers.

Qualifications

• 0 to 10 years of experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for diverse projects.
• Manage project scope from specification to commissioning.
• Ensure designs meet NEC/UL508A standards.
• Program PLCs and operator interfaces (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi).
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues during commissioning.
• Communicate project status with customers.
• Lead multiple projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop software applications with Visual Basic, C#, Python and SQL Server.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Field commissioning

Customer communication

Software development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Visual Basic

C#

Python

SQL Server

Job description

Southlake Automation is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer who is interested in experiencing a large variety of engineering applications in a high-paced and challenging environment.

Southlake Automation offers Control Engineers a unique employment opportunity that allows for a variety of experiences in hardware design, network design, database development, robotics programming, software development and field commissioning. With a wide range of customers, engineers get the opportunity to see industrial equipment applied in a wide array of industries. These industries include automotive, chemical, consumer product, food & beverage, and material handling.

As a solution provider, Controls Engineers are responsible for project management and execution. This includes the electrical control design, programming, commissioning, panel build supervision and field commissioning.

As a fast-growing systems integrator, there is plenty of opportunity for advancement. Choose a career path that fits your goals and talents. Whether your plan is to become the highest technical expert, a project team leader or to branch into technical sales, Southlake Automation has a path for you.

Products and Engineering Services Offered by Southlake Automation:

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  Turnkey Robotic Cell Design and Deployment – Packing, palletizing, machine tending, & more


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  Full Control System Design – PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA, MES


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  Control Panel Design – Hardware design for PLC, HMI and drive systems


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  Control Panel Assembly – Control panels assembled and wired in our panel shop for our designs and the designs of others


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  Field Service – Assisting customers with down equipment situations


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  Remote Support – Assisting customers via telephone and VPN


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  Commissioning – Bring our designs to full operation

Responsibilities:

• Design control systems


• Manage project scope from written specification and verbal description


• Ensure that designs meet NEC code and UL508A


• Program PLCs and operator interfaces (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct and Mitsubishi).


• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting while commissioning systems


• Communicate directly with customers regarding the status of projects


• Manage multiple projects from concept through commissioning.


• Customer relationship management


• Develop software applications with Visual Basic, C#, Python and SQL Server preferred but not required.


• Prepare written scopes and material budgets for quotations

Requirements:

• 0 to 10 years of experience.


• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field of study.