Electrical Controls Engineer

Allure Consultant; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to design and troubleshoot advanced packaging machinery. This role involves collaborating with a dynamic team, providing technical training, and supporting field service technicians. With a focus on innovation, you will apply your electrical engineering expertise to customize programs and ensure high-quality solutions for clients. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to exciting projects with potential travel opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision programs

Company paid short-term and long-term disability

Basic life insurance

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Company matched 401K

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of electrical design experience required.
• Proficient in CAD software for electrical design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot state-of-the-art packaging machinery.
• Collaborate on research and development projects for future implementations.

Skills

Electrical and electronic theory

Design problem solving

Strong communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CODESYS PLC systems

HTML

Java Script

CSS

SQL

Python

Visual Basics

Job description

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

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Job Summary
Responsible for the conceptual design, component specification, system hardware design and programming. Will work closely with other engineers and technical staff. Responsibilities also include providing engineering support for field service technicians and providing technical training at client facilities as needed. Supports the existing products and work within the constraints of existing methods and standards. Up to 20% domestic travel may be required, international travel is a possibility.

Responsibilities

• Requires the ability to apply the principles of electrical and electronic theory and related experience to design, program and troubleshoot state of the art packaging machinery.
• Knowledge to read and troubleshoot ladder logic within motion controls, including programming of servo drives (AB).
• Must have design problem solving skills and be able to work in a team environment.
• Customize program features based on customer specifications.
• Run initial commissioning of machines using the developed program. Debugging any issues that may occur during initial testing.
• Collaborate with team on research and development projects that could be implemented on future projects.
• Supporting Customer Service with programming of replacement components on an as needed basis.
• Create wiring schematic, program diagrams, and complete bill of materials.
• Strong communication skills.
• Works well within a team environment but can also be self-directed when required.
• Strong time management skills.
• Attention to detail and pride in work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in capital equipment design and service.
• 2-4 years of related electrical design experience.
• Proficient in the use of CAD software for electrical design documentation utilizing SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD or similar system.
• In-depth understanding of PLC hardware, software platforms, and HMI programming.
• Programming of Allen-Bradley PLCs or CODESYS PLC systems (Bosch RexRoth preferred, Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.)
• Experienced in IEC programming languages, Ladder logic, Function blocks and Structured text.
• Web development skills preferred, HTML, Java Script, CSS, SQL, Python and Visual basics.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel, up to 20%, including internationally.

Standard Benefits
Middleby Packaging Solutions offers a range of available benefits to all employees, including available medical, dental and vision programs. Company paid short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance. Other benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays and company matched 401K.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services