Junior Controls Engineer

LVI Associates; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer with 2-4 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and PLC programming. The role involves designing and troubleshooting control systems, primarily using Siemens PLCs, and requires local travel. Join a collaborative team that values professional growth in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in controls or automation engineering.
• Proficiency in Siemens PLCs is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot industrial control systems.
• Perform onsite commissioning, testing, and support as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Exeter/Stratham, NH (with occasional travel to Sterling, MA and local customer sites)

Experience Level: 2-4 Years

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer with 2-4 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and PLC programming. This role will be primarily based in our Exeter/Stratham, New Hampshire facility, with occasional workdays at our Sterling, Massachusetts office and nearby customer locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, program, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, with a focus on Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal, S7, etc.)
• Integrate and support various automation equipment and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance and reliability
• Perform onsite commissioning, testing, and support as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in controls or automation engineering
• Proficiency in Siemens PLCs is required
• Experience with other PLC platforms (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.) is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel locally (1-2 days/week)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic industry

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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