Electrical Controls Engineer

180 Engineering; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer for a direct hire position in Rockford, IL. The individual will design electrical systems and perform troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with standards. Competitive salary and extensive benefits, including health and retirement plans, are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of control systems design and production.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Rockwell software.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels and systems.
• Attend design reviews to clarify specifications.
• Create and verify electrical drawings using AutoCAD.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System Design

Programming Logic Controllers

Customer Requirements Interpretation

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell RSLogix

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by 180 Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from 180 Engineering

Principal Search Consultant at 180 Engineering

Electrical Controls Engineer (Direct Hire)

Rockford, IL

Job Requisition: 7358

Annual Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.

Description for Electrical Controls Engineer:

Design the electrical and/or pneumatic hardware and software of control panels and electrical/pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities for Electrical Controls Engineer:

• Attending design reviews with customers and/or our sales staff to review and clarify the design specifications of a project
• Assist our sales department with quotations to identify material and labor required to complete project tasks
• Investigate and resolve any conflicts with the customers’ published requirements
• Verify that the design complies with any required electrical standards, building codes and local regulations
• Perform detailed calculations to support the design decisions made
• Identify and create a bill of materials to meet the control design requirements
• Create the complete electrical and/or pneumatic drawings using AutoCAD software to meet the control design requirements. Obtain approvals from the customer when required.
• Release a complete bill of materials to the purchasing department
• Release a complete set of electrical and/or pneumatic drawings to the manufacturing department along with the customer and/or internal required documentation to support the build
• Meet with the manufacturing department after the drawings have been released but prior to the beginning of the build to review the drawings, bill of materials and any customer specific requirements. Resolve any issues from the build review that require engineering attention.
• Supervise the manufacturing process to assure conformity to the customers’ specifications and sales order requirements
• Use vendor software to create programs for programmable logic controllers, operator interfaces, supervisory systems and other components as required
• When applicable, perform pre-shipment testing to verify component and/or system operation
• Provide on-site technical support to complete system integration and verify final customer acceptance
• Supervise and train other employees as necessary
• Oversee projects to insure they are completed on time and within budget
• Overtime and weekend work may be required on a project to project basis
• Follow all procedures and work instructions with in our IMS system related to this job description

Knowledge and Skill Requirements for Electrical Controls Engineer:

• Knowledge of design and production of control systems.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in developing schematics and implementing software
• Be able to listen and read to interpret customer requirements for a project
• Have good troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software
• Be able to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect outcomes
• Keep up to date on available products and processes used in control systems

Experience in the following programs/processes is required:

• AutoCad
• Rockwell RSlogix
• Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio ME and SE

Experience in the following programs/processes is not required, but a plus:

• CNC Control
• Vision Systems
• Servo Motion Control
• VFD Setup and Control
• Ethernet/IP
• DeviceNet
• ControlNet
• NEC, UL, NFPA, CSA and CE codes
• Epicor Accounting Software

Benefits for Electrical Controls Engineer:

Client will provide excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision and disability insurances, a 401K program, PTO, competitive wages, paid holidays and much more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at 180 Engineering by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Get notified when a new job is posted.

Sign in to set job alerts for “Electrical Control Engineer” roles.

Machesney Park, IL $85,000.00-$105,000.00 4 hours ago

Automation Engineer - Assembly Machine Designer

Rockford, IL $49,100.00-$106,000.00 2 weeks ago

Loves Park, IL $113,000.00-$118,000.00 1 day ago

Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation) - Oregon, IL

Marengo, IL $94,129.00-$126,665.00 2 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.