Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation & Robotics

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a talented Controls Engineer to design and build custom robotic automation systems. You will engage in various electrical design and programming tasks while working closely with other engineers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in PLC programming and robotic integration, particularly with Allen Bradley or Siemens. This position requires travel up to 90% within the U.S. and Canada and offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Proficient in PLC programming and developing from scratch, especially with Allen Bradley or Siemens.
• Experience in robotic integration with exposure to FANUC, ABB, or KUKA.
• Strong understanding of custom industrial machine design.

Responsibilities

• Design and build custom robotic automation systems.
• Develop electrical design, PLC programming, and HMI/SCADA design.
• Debug machines and verify functionality meets standards.

Skills

PLC programming experience

Robotic integration experience

Ability to read technical drawings

Comfortable working with Siemens HMIs

Reliable transportation

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Job description

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a talented Controls Engineer to design and build custom robotic automation systems. You will engage in various electrical design and programming tasks while working closely with other engineers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in PLC programming and robotic integration, particularly with Allen Bradley or Siemens. This position requires travel up to 90% within the U.S. and Canada and offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.