Electrical Controls Engineer

ESPO; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring the design and implementation of electrical control systems meet industry standards. You will work closely with a talented team, supervising the drafting and design processes while developing PLC and HMI programming. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make an impact, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Plan with Matching

10 Vacation Days

5 Sick Days

10 Paid Holidays

Life insurance

LTD insurance

Short Term Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 4-10 years experience in electrical design and PLC programming.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from kick-off to start-up completion.
• Supervise design team and oversee panel fabrication.

Skills

Electrical Schematic Design

PLC programming

HMI Programming

VFD Setup and parametrization

PID Control setup and tuning

Strong mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent technical degree

Tools

Studio 5000

Factorytalk SE & ME

TIA Portal

WinCC

Wonderware

Ignition

AB Controllogix

Powerflex VFD

Kinetix Motion

Siemens Distributed IO

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineers
Location: Darien, IL area
Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire
Mid-Level: 90-110/K
Sr. Level: 110-130/K

Our client, a major designer/builder of custom manufacturing equipment, is looking to grow their Engineering team with the hiring of an Electrical Controls Engineer at their Corporate Headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Following assigned projects from kick-off to start-up completion.
• Specifying components and design architecture of electrical control systems per industry standard practices.
• Supervising the drafting and design team with the development of schematics and layouts.
• Supervising the panel fabrication of your projects in our onsite fabrication facility.
• Development of PLC and HMI programming.
• VFD and Servo Motion programming.
• Testing and Simulation of Systems.
• Commissioning and start-up of industrial equipment in the field.
• Electrical controls field troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors' Electrical Engineering, or a Bachelors' Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 4 - 10 years in the following areas:
  • Electrical Schematic Design
  • PLC programming
  • HMI Programming
  • VFD Setup and parametrization
  • IO setup and checkout
  • PID Control setup and tuning.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Overnight travel is required. (25%)

Primary Software/Hardware in use:

• Studio 5000, Factorytalk SE & ME, TIA Portal, WinCC, Wonderware, Ignition
• AB Controllogix, Powerflex VFD, Kinetix Motion, AB and Siemens Distributed IO, G120 & S120 Siemens drives.

Additional Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with programming and control of high-speed motion systems.
• PLC-based safety system development and programming.
• Advanced VFD control (Coordination/Registration)
• Cascading/Nested PID control setup and tuning.
• Process and instrumentation diagram development experience.
• UL 508A and SCCR certification.
• Desire to mentor or supervise junior engineers.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401k Plan with Matching
• 10 Vacation Days
• 5 Sick Days
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Life, LTD, and AD&D insurance company paid
• Short Term Disability insurance company paid