Controls Engineer II

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

Job summary

A leading company in water solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer who will focus on designing and launching custom products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and considerable experience with PLC systems. This full-time role is based in Libertyville, Illinois, and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in PLC and HMI hardware & software development.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with industrial communications protocols.

Responsibilities

• Independently design moderately complex custom products.
• Analyze design problems to determine root causes and implement solutions.
• Work with Quality Controls to verify functionality of control systems.

Skills

Creativity

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Initiative

Communication

Team player

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Job 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:

1. Independently design moderately complex custom products
2. Analyze moderate design problems to determine the root cause, and then implement corrective actions
3. Possess working knowledge of associated regulatory standards, and ensure that products meet the required specifications.
4. Work with Quality Controls to carry out test procedures to verify functionality of control systems
5. Technically competent in the understanding and application of 2-3 Culligan standard product technologies.
6. Interface with other departments to bring moderately complex products or changes into production
7. Possess sufficient knowledge of the GBE controller to integrate with PLCs and custom projects.
8. Develop and maintain bills-of-materials
9. Interact successfully with customers and dealers
10. Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or similar degree.
2. 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
3. Able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and P&IDs
4. Able to create instrument, valve, and load lists with their respective electrical information.
5. Able to select PLC hardware, design/layout/build PLC panels, and program and troubleshoot PLC systems
6. Familiarity with industrial communications protocols including: RS232, RS485, Modbus, TCP/IP, BACnet, Profibus, and Ethernet
7. 2+ years of troubleshooting PLC programs at on-site customer locations
8. Commitment to maintain educational and regulatory standards.
9. Up to 10% travel

Target Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year. Exact pay will be based on relevant education, qualifications, experience, level, geographic location, and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k).

Competencies:

Creativity, detail-oriented, analytical & troubleshooting skills, initiative, integrity, oral & written communication, self-starter, team player, customer focus.

Company Description: ABOUT CULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL

Founded by Emmett Culligan in 1936, Culligan is a world leader in delivering superior water solutions to improve health and wellness. The company offers advanced water filtration and treatment products including water softeners, drinking water systems, and whole-house solutions. With over 7,800 employees and 1,000 dealers across 90 countries, many franchise owners are multi-generational community members.

For more information visit: www.corporate.culligan.com