Electrical Controls Engineer

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering manufacturing company as a Controls Engineer, where you will design and implement advanced control systems for industrial automation. With over a century of innovation, you'll work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for domestic and international travel. Competitive salary and benefits ensure a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Year end bonus

Profit sharing plans

401K with match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short Term Disability and Life Insurance

10 annual paid holidays

Paid time off during plant shutdown

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in PLC and VFD programming.
• Ability to travel around 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing electrical and control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Managing contractors for control panel design.
• Collaborating with production teams for troubleshooting.

Skills

Controls programming

Electrical design

AutoCAD

UL/CE regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

VFD programming

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Draftsight

Job description

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 a 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 manufacturing equipment.
• 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.
• Competitive 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.