Electrical Controls Engineer

Torrey Holistics; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Controls Engineer to own controls projects from design through startup. You will develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based systems (Allen-Bradley and Siemens), configure HMIs, and integrate sensors, motors, and VFDs.

You’ll collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing teams to deliver robust automation solutions on diverse equipment. This role offers hands-on ownership with limited travel (about 10–15%) to support installation and customer startup, plus a chance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls or Automation Engineering preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with HMI programming.
• Strong knowledge of sensors, motors, and VFDs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to travel ~10–15% for startup and support.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Program and configure HMIs for automated machinery.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, and drives.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during build, testing, and startup.
• Provide field support and commissioning assistance on installations.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering and manufacturing teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical controls

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Controls/Automation Engineering

Job description

Controls EngineerAbout the OpportunityWe’re partnering with a well-established manufacturer of custom automated equipment that is looking to add a Controls Engineer to its growing engineering team.This is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants to own controls projects from design and programming through testing and startup. You’ll work closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing while getting hands-on with sophisticated automation systems.The position offers strong technical variety and project ownership without the heavy travel requirements that often come with controls roles.What You'll DoDevelop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems using Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms.Program and configure HMI systems for automated machinery.Develop and modify electrical controls, schematics, and system documentation.Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, and other industrial control components.Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during equipment build, testing, and startup.Work closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing throughout equipment development.Support equipment testing, commissioning, installation, and customer startup.Provide technical support and troubleshoot controls-related issues in the field.Travel approximately 10–15% for installation, startup, and customer support.What We're Looking ForExperience programming Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.Experience with HMI programming and industrial automation.Strong understanding of electrical controls, schematics, sensors, motors, VFDs, and related automation hardware.Experience troubleshooting automated machinery or industrial equipment.Ability to independently manage controls-related responsibilities while collaborating with a broader engineering team.Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.Why This Opportunity?Work on custom automated equipment and a variety of controls projects.Own projects through programming, testing, troubleshooting, and startup.Limited travel of approximately 10–15%.High level of technical ownership and visibility within the engineering organization.Work with modern Allen-Bradley and Siemens automation platforms.Join an established organization that continues to invest in its engineering and automation capabilities.You should be proficient in:PLC Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical SchematicsTroubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentPLC Programming ExperienceHMIMachines & technologies you'll use:Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)