Electrical Control Engineer

M-Works Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to enhance control system design and implementation. This role will involve collaborating with production teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing support for on-site projects. Join a company with over 100 years of legacy and experience diversity in your engineering challenges.

Benefits

Medical insurance through United Health

Dental and vision insurance

401K with match

Short Term Disability and Life Insurance

10 annual paid company holidays

Paid time off for annual plant shutdown

Year end bonus and profit sharing plans

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC and VFD programming, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.
• Knowledge of UL/CE regulations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and control systems for manufacturing.
• Manage contractors for control panel design.
• Oversee custom projects and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

PLC Programming

VFD Programming

Electrical Machine Design

Controls Programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Draftsight

Job description

20 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by M-Works Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Executive Recruiting Specialist | I help manufacturing clients build their engineering and operations teams. | Direct & Text: [phone]

Electrical Controls Engineer / Industrial Automation Engineer

Step into a pivotal role with a leader in innovative industrial equipment manufacturing!

My client, known for revolutionizing their industry, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join their team and take charge of control system design and implementation.

This is your chance to make a direct impact on the evolution of advanced production lines that serve both domestic and global markets.

Why You Should Apply

• Join a legacy brand with over 100 years of innovation in equipment manufacturing.
• Work in a creative, hands-on engineering environment where your ideas influence real-world products.
• Travel opportunities both domestically and internationally.
• Diverse work includes controls programming and development, electrical machine design, and on-site commissioning ensures variety and challenge.
• Base salary in the $85,000-$95,000 range depending on background and experience.
• Year end bonus and profit sharing plans.
• 401K with match.
• Medical insurance through United Health with dental and vision insurance.
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 10 annual paid company holidays including paid time off for annual plant shutdown between Christmas and New Years.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing electrical and control systems for industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Managing external contractors for control panel design and build.
• Overseeing custom projects from quote to commissioning.
• Traveling to customer sites for line installation and support.
• Collaborating with production teams to troubleshoot and enhance designs.
• Ensuring compliance with UL/CE and safety standards.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in programming PLCs and VFDs, with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley experience preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time domestically and internationally.
• Familiar with AutoCAD/Draftsight for wiring schematics.
• Knowledgeable in UL/CE regulations and safety practices.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to [e-mail] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Production

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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