Process Controls Design Engineer

Rheoengineering; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Controls Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing and building advanced control systems for material handling and process equipment in the life sciences. You will collaborate with project managers and create detailed diagrams while selecting precision instrumentation. Join a passionate group dedicated to producing life-saving medications and enjoy a collaborative environment that values integrity and innovation. If you are driven by meaningful work and have a strong engineering background, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Leading Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

401k with 4% employer match

Generous PTO

Paid Paternity & Maternity leave

Paid cell phone plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing control systems for life sciences.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced control systems for material handling.
• Collaborate with project managers to interpret user requirements.

Skills

Designing control systems

Electrical systems design

Pneumatic systems design

Hydraulic systems design

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Join to apply for the Process Controls Design Engineer role at Rheo Engineering.

This range is provided by Rheo Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Join a World-Class Engineering Team Building the Future of Pharma Manufacturing.

At Rheo, we’re not your average team. We're a tight-knit group of 70 innovators, builders, and problem-solvers creating custom automated powder handling equipment for the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Our solutions help produce life-saving medications across the globe—how’s that for impact?

We combine cutting-edge engineering with a collaborative spirit that works together to solve problems. If you’re passionate about designing high-performance systems and want to be part of something truly meaningful, we’d love to meet you.

Role Summary

As a Process Controls Design Engineer, you’ll play a hands-on role in designing and building advanced control systems for material handling and process equipment in the life sciences and chemical industries. You’ll work on custom projects from the ground up, from selecting precision instrumentation to designing electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems that power the pharma industry.

Objectives

• Collaborate with project managers to review and interpret user requirements
• Create detailed Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Select and specify instrumentation tailored to each unique system
• Design controls panels for electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
• Design equipment network architecture
• Perform other tasks as assigned by your supervisor from time to time

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering field

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant work experience designing controls systems
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley Products
• Direct and proven experience in designing electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems
• Direct and proven experience in designing VFD and Motor control

Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor

Traits

• High standard of integrity
• Team-focused
• Customer-service focused
• Self-motivated
• Superb Communication
• Detail Orientation
• Extreme Ownership
• Excellent mechanical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of Hazardous Location requirements and protection methods
• Experience and understanding of Electrical Standards (UL, NEC)

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Willingness to travel (5%-10%)

Benefits

• Leading Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• 401k with 4% employer match
• Generous PTO
• Paid Paternity & Maternity leave
• Paid cell phone plan with stipend for new phone every 2 years
• Referral program

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing