Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA & Automation Design

Sonepar USA Inc; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Echo Electric Supply, a brand of Sonepar, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our growing team in Illinois. You will design, specify, program, test, and validate control systems, and work with customers and manufacturing partners on projects.

You will craft schematics, BOMs, and participate in startups and commissioning at customer sites, with opportunities to travel as required. The role emphasizes teamwork and practical problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical studies with relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to multitask and problem solve with attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration and communication across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Create schematics and system designs for assigned projects.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, sensors, safety, SCADA, and VFDs as needed.
• Assist with estimates, quotations, and project documentation.
• Support startups, commissioning, and on-site debugging.
• Coordinate project schedules and customer communications.
• Provide engineering guidance to Assemblers to ensure production success.

Skills

Engineering degree

Travel ability

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Communication across levels

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Job description

Echo Electric Supply, a brand of Sonepar, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our growing team in Illinois. You will design, specify, program, test, and validate control systems, and work with customers and manufacturing partners on projects.

You will craft schematics, BOMs, and participate in startups and commissioning at customer sites, with opportunities to travel as required. The role emphasizes teamwork and practical problem solving in a fast-paced environment.