Controls Engineer - Automation & Process Improvement

Jobot; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and health insurance

PTO & holidays

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic and experienced Controls Engineer to join our manufacturing team in the Chicago area. This permanent, full-time role focuses on design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems to keep production running smoothly, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

Qualified candidates have at least 3 years in manufacturing, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong PLC/SCADA experience. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $115,000 and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing in a similar role.
• Proficient in PLC programming, SCADA, control design and automation.
• Experience with systems integration and manufacturing engineering.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory standards.
• Willingness to stay updated on tech developments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems to improve production processes.
• Manage and optimize SCADA data collection and process control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot PLC issues.
• Develop and implement SOPs and system layouts.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying cost and efficiency gains.
• Ensure all control systems comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Stay updated with latest industrial control technologies.

Skills

PLC Programming

SCADA

Control Systems Design

Automation

Industrial Control

Continuous improvement

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Systems Integration

Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Jobot is seeking a dynamic and experienced Controls Engineer to join our manufacturing team in the Chicago area. This permanent, full-time role focuses on design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems to keep production running smoothly, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

Qualified candidates have at least 3 years in manufacturing, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong PLC/SCADA experience. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $115,000 and includes comprehensive benefits.