Electrical Controls Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.; Roseville (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Inc. in Roseville, IL, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and validate control systems for industrial panels. The role involves creating schematics, programming PLCs, and testing HMI/SCADA solutions, with hands-on involvement in ERP parts management.

The position offers a direct hire with a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible hybrid schedule, enabling collaboration with manufacturing teams and on-site client support as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in industrial controls integrating software design and programming.
• Experience with Rockwell platforms and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist and oversee the manufacturing of control panels.
• Design and create electrical schematics for UL/CE listed panels using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Test PLC and HMI programs and troubleshoot control systems.
• Create and manage electrical parts, numbers, and descriptions in ERP.
• Travel to client sites as needed and coordinate with project teams.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs using Rockwell tools (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View).
• Modify logic across multiple subsystems and manage electrical projects with clients.

Skills

Electrical design

Rockwell PLC programming

HMI programming

Networking protocols

Client-site travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Rockwell Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View

RSView

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Roseville, IL (Flexible Hybrid Schedule)

Salary: $100,000-$125,000 per year

Hire Type: Direct Hire Comprehensive Benefits Package

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and oversee the manufacturing of control panels
• Design & create electrical schematics for UL and CE listed industrial control panels using SolidWorks electrical design software
• Testing PLC and OIT programs
• Create new electrical parts and numbers and descriptions in ERP system
• Troubleshooting of machinery operations and control circuits
• Create PLC and HMI programs using Rockwell software - Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View, RSView, RSLogix 500
• Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems subsystems
• Electrical project management work directly with project PM or with customers

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Must have 3+ years of experience in industrial controls and systems integration with a strong focus on software design and programming
• Must have electrical design software experience (SolidWorks Electrical or other)
• Must have experience with Rockwell platforms and PLC programming
• Networking experience like Ethernet/IP, ControlNet or DeviceNet
• Must be able to do occasional client site travel

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity