Controls Engineer - Automation & Process Improvement

Jobot

Addison (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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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.

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