End-to-End PLC & HMI Controls Engineer

TekPro Engineering; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TekPro Engineering seeks an Industrial Automation Controls Engineer to own controls projects from concept through testing, commissioning, and startup, working closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing in a low-travel environment.

You’ll build ladder logic or structured text for Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal, design HMIs, and integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, and VFDs on diverse equipment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on programming of PLCs on AB and Siemens platforms.
• HMI development for automated equipment focusing on clear workflows and diagnostics.
• Strong understanding of electrical controls, schematics, sensors, motors, drives, and related hardware.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot automated machinery or industrial equipment.
• Ability to independently manage controls scope while collaborating within a larger engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Create, test, and troubleshoot PLC control logic on Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens platforms.
• Design and configure HMIs for automated equipment with clear workflows and diagnostics.
• Draft and revise electrical controls and schematics; maintain system documentation.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, and related components into cohesive systems.
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues during build, test, and startup; drive timely resolutions.
• Partner closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing throughout development.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning, installation, and customer startup.
• Provide field and remote technical support on controls-related issues.
• Travel approximately 10–15% for installation, startup, and customer support.

Skills

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Siemens

HMI development

Electrical controls & schematics

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley)

TIA Portal (Siemens)

Job description

TekPro Engineering seeks an Industrial Automation Controls Engineer to own controls projects from concept through testing, commissioning, and startup, working closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing in a low-travel environment.

You’ll build ladder logic or structured text for Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal, design HMIs, and integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, and VFDs on diverse equipment.