Electrical Controls Engineer

M-Works Search; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Year-end bonus and profit sharing

401K with match

Medical insurance with dental and vision

10 annual paid company holidays

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment manufacturer in Carol Stream is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement control systems for manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and PLC programming experience. This role offers a competitive salary between $85,000-$95,000, along with various benefits including travel opportunities and professional development. Apply via email to express your interest.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in programming PLCs and VFDs, preferably with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley experience.
• Familiar with AutoCAD/Draftsight for wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PLC Programming

VFD Programming

Electrical Machine Design

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

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.