Controls Engineer II

Culligan International; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer goods is seeking a Controls Engineer II to improve existing products and develop custom equipment. This role requires a strong background in electrical engineering and experience in PLC programming. The ideal candidate will work independently and detail-oriented, ensuring project specifications meet regulatory standards while collaborating with various departments. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k)

Dental and vision benefits

Life and disability benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in PLC and HMI hardware & software development.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with industrial communications protocols including RS232, RS485, Modbus.

Responsibilities

• Independently design moderately complex custom products.
• Analyze moderate design problems to determine the root cause.
• Develop and maintain bills-of-materials.

Skills

Analytical & Troubleshooting Skills

Creativity

Detail Oriented

Customer Focus

Team Player

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or similar degree

Job description

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Description:

Performs functions that lead to the improvement of current products, or the development and launch of custom equipment. This person has good knowledge of moderately complex engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. This role reports to the Engineering Manager, but can function primarily independently, with some instruction and guidance from senior level engineers or upper management.

Description:

Performs functions that lead to the improvement of current products, or the development and launch of custom equipment. This person has good knowledge of moderately complex engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. This role reports to the Engineering Manager, but can function primarily independently, with some instruction and guidance from senior level engineers or upper management.

Responsibilities:

• Independently design moderately complex custom products
• Analyze moderate design problems to determine the root cause, and then implement corrective actions
• Possess working knowledge of associated regulatory standards, and ensure that products meet the required specifications.
• Work with Quailty Controls to carry out test procedures to verify funtionality of control systems
• Technically competant in the understanding and application of 2-3 Culligan standard product technologies.
• Interface with other departments to bring moderately complex products or changes into production
• Possess sufficient knowledge of the GBE controller to integrate with PLC’s and custom projects.
• Develop and maintain bills-of-materials
• Interacts sucessfully with customers and dealers
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering (preferred) or similar degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in PLC and HMI hardware & software development, programming from a written specification for Allen-Bradley PLC-5, Control Logix, Compact Logix, Micro Logix systems
• Able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and P&IDs
• Able to create Instrument, valve, and Load lists with their respective electrical information.
• Able to select PLC hardware, design/layout/build PLC panels, and program and troubleshoot PLC systems
• Familiarity with industrial communications protocols including: RS232, RS485, Modbus, TCP/IP, BACnet, Profibus, and Ethernet
• 2+ years of troubleshooting PLC programs at on-site customer locations
• Commitment to maintain educational and regulatory standards.
• Up to 10 % travel
  
  

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position:

Creativity Detail Oriented Analytical & Troubleshooting Skills

Initiative Integrity Oral & Written Communication

Self Starter Team Player Customer Focus

Target Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 salary a year with the opportunity for eligible employees to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Consumer Goods

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