Industrial Automation Controls Engineer

Torrey Holistics; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking an Industrial Automation Controls Engineer to own end‑to‑end controls projects—from concept and programming through testing, commissioning, and startup. You’ll collaborate with mechanical design and manufacturing in a low-travel environment, hands-on with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, and VFDs.

You’ll design ladder logic or structured text in Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal, produce clear electrical schematics, and support installations and customer

Qualifications

• Hands-on programming experience with Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.
• HMI development background in industrial automation environments.
• Solid grasp of electrical controls, schematics, sensors, motors, and VFDs.
• Proven troubleshooting skills on automated machinery or industrial equipment.

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.
• Draft electrical controls and schematics; maintain documentation.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives; support startup and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Controls/Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Industrial Automation Controls EngineerAbout the roleOur partner is a well-established manufacturer of custom automated machinery seeking a Controls Engineer who will take full ownership of controls projects—from concept and programming through testing, commissioning, and startup. You’ll collaborate tightly with mechanical engineering and manufacturing while staying hands-on with advanced automation in a low-travel environment.A day in the lifeStart your day aligning with mechanical design on motion sequences and safety I/O. Move into building ladder logic or structured text in Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal, then design intuitive HMI screens. On the floor, you’ll integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, and VFDs; bring up panels; validate I/O; and debug issues during machine build, FAT, and startup—capturing updates in clear electrical schematics and documentation. A few times each quarter, you’ll travel (about 10–15%) to install, commission, and start up equipment, and you’ll provide remote and onsite support as needed.What you’ll tackleCreate, test, and troubleshoot PLC control logic on Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens platforms.Design and configure HMIs for automated equipment, emphasizing clear workflows and diagnostics.Draft and revise electrical controls and schematics; maintain system documentation.Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, and related industrial 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.What you bringHands-on programming experience with Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.HMI development background and familiarity with industrial automation environments.Solid grasp of electrical controls, schematics, sensors, motors, VFDs, and associated hardware.Proven troubleshooting skills on automated machinery or industrial equipment.Ability to independently manage controls scope while collaborating within a broader engineering team.Bachelor’s in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or a related field preferred.Why you’ll like it hereEnd-to-end ownership on custom automated machinery with significant technical variety.See your work through programming, testing, debugging, and startup.Limited travel (about 10–15%)—no heavy road schedule.High visibility within an engineering organization that values technical leadership.Modern Allen‑Bradley and Siemens ecosystems.Join an established company actively investing in engineering and automation.ProficienciesPLC troubleshootingElectrical schematicsTroubleshooting industrial automation equipmentPLC programmingHMI developmentMachines & technologies you’ll useVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)