Junior Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation

Autokiniton; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

14 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AUTOKINITON’s Chicago plant seeks a Controls Engineer I to maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation. You will coordinate resources, lead electrical projects, and support continuous improvement across operations.

With a bachelor’s in electrical/automation engineering (master’s preferred), you will work with Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs, ABB/FANUC robots, and Lean processes to drive reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, controls or automation engineering; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience with PLC hardware and Ladder Logic programming.
• Lean Manufacturing experience and strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation.
• Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, break down problems into verifiable items.
• Guides design, develops and tests electrical control methods, materials, processes and results.
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, controls or automation engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

ABB Robots

FANUC Robots

Job description

AUTOKINITON’s Chicago plant seeks a Controls Engineer I to maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation. You will coordinate resources, lead electrical projects, and support continuous improvement across operations.

With a bachelor’s in electrical/automation engineering (master’s preferred), you will work with Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs, ABB/FANUC robots, and Lean processes to drive reliability and performance.