Lead Controls Engineer - Custom Robotics & Automation

Cypress HCM; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, integrate and commission advanced control systems for custom robotic automation. This hands-on role requires PLC programming, HMI development, robotics experience, and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Responsibilities include designing control systems, integrating FANUC/ABB/Yaskawa robots, troubleshooting PLCs, configuring

Qualifications

• 5+ years in controls engineering with industrial automation focus.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and panel layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for custom robotic automation projects.
• Integrate robots and motion control systems into manufacturing solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLC programs and HMI applications.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics integration

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

Yaskawa robotics

Job description

Cypress HCM in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, integrate and commission advanced control systems for custom robotic automation. This hands-on role requires PLC programming, HMI development, robotics experience, and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Responsibilities include designing control systems, integrating FANUC/ABB/Yaskawa robots, troubleshooting PLCs, configuring