Controls Engineer: Automation & SCADA | 401k + PTO

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k and health insurance (medical, 
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PTO and paid holidays

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

Jobot, a leading packaging producer near Chicago, seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain control systems across manufacturing lines. The role focuses on automation, safety, efficiency, and process optimization in a permanent, full-time capacity.

You will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, manage SCADA data, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and costs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing or similar roles.
• Proficient in PLC programming, SCADA, and control-system design.
• Experience with systems integration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems to improve safety, efficiency, quality and cost.
• Manage and optimize SCADA data collection, analysis and process control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot PLC control issues.
• Develop SOPs and system performance layouts.
• Provide training and support to operations and maintenance staff.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce cost and waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

PLC Programming

SCADA

Control Systems Design

Automation

Industrial Control

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Systems Integration

Job description

Jobot, a leading packaging producer near Chicago, seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain control systems across manufacturing lines. The role focuses on automation, safety, efficiency, and process optimization in a permanent, full-time capacity.

You will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, manage SCADA data, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and costs while ensuring regulatory compliance.