Electrical Controls Engineer - Global Travel (Up to 20%)

5 Star Recruitment; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer responsible for design and programming of packaging machinery. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Key skills include proficiency with CAD software and PLC programming. Up to 20% travel may be required for the role. This position offers opportunities to work on innovative projects in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related electrical design experience.
• Proficient in CAD software for electrical design documentation.
• Understanding of PLC hardware/software and HMI programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and program state of the art packaging machinery.
• Troubleshoot ladder logic and program servo drives.
• Commission machines and debug issues during testing.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Software programming skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CODESYS PLC systems

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer responsible for design and programming of packaging machinery. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Key skills include proficiency with CAD software and PLC programming. Up to 20% travel may be required for the role. This position offers opportunities to work on innovative projects in a team environment.