Electrical Controls Engineer

M-Works Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangement

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and support electrical systems for capital equipment and automation projects. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000–$100,000, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with control systems and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and programming industrial control systems.
• Familiar with high voltage equipment and motor controls.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical controls and wiring diagrams.
• Develop control panel layouts and PLC logic.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams.
• Support testing and troubleshooting of equipment.

Skills

Electrical system design

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer / Electrical Engineer/Controls Engineer

Greater Chicagoland Area | Full-Time | On-Site/Flex

Do you thrive in a hands-on engineering environment where custom-built systems come to life?

My client, a trusted leader in engineered-to-order material handling equipment, is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support electrical systems for complex capital equipment and automation projects.

This is a full-time role with on-site presence and a flexible arrangement which is ideal for an engineer who enjoys cross-disciplinary collaboration and tackling real-world control system challenges.

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive Salary range: $80,000–$100,000 based on experience, education, skills and qualifications
• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and HSA medical plans and dental insurance
• 11 annual paid company holidays
• Flexible working arrangement
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability insurance
• Career development, technical training, and growth opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design electrical controls, wiring diagrams, and schematics using AutoCAD
• Develop control panel layouts, PLC logic, and system documentation
• Select components including motors, drives, relays, HMIs, and sensors
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, production teams, and customers
• Support assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment on-site
• Maintain alignment with industry codes (UL, NEC, NFPA79, etc.)

About You

• Be able to do the job as described
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Experience designing and programming industrial control systems
• Familiar with AutoCAD Electrical and PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Comfortable working with high voltage equipment and motor controls
• Strong communication skills and ability to support shop floor and field teams

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.