Electrical Controls Engineer: AI-Driven Packaging Automation

Middleby Packaging Solutions LLC

Elgin (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

CV-TEK, headquartered in Elgin, IL, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and program advanced packaging automation systems. The role focuses on Allen-Bradley, B&R, and Horner platforms, integrating Ladder Logic and Structured Text while supporting commissioning and customer installations.

You will collaborate with seasoned engineers on innovative projects, contributing to AI-driven automation and future technologies in a leading packaging tech environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of controls engineering in an OEM/automation environment.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical control systems for automated machinery.
  • Create electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring documentation.
  • Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs and HMIs.
  • Develop software using Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
  • Support machine startup, testing, and commissioning.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and customers.
  • Contribute to future automation and AI projects.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs
HMI programming
Ladder Logic
Structured Text
Electrical schematics
Servo systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000
SolidWorks Electrical
AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

CV-TEK, headquartered in Elgin, IL, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and program advanced packaging automation systems. The role focuses on Allen-Bradley, B&R, and Horner platforms, integrating Ladder Logic and Structured Text while supporting commissioning and customer installations.

You will collaborate with seasoned engineers on innovative projects, contributing to AI-driven automation and future technologies in a leading packaging tech environment.

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