Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

14 paid holidays

Job summary

AUTOKINITON in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to maintain and enhance PLC-based control systems for manufacturing automation. You will design, test, and deploy electrical control methods, mentor trades staff, and drive continuous improvement across projects.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in electrical/mechanical/controls or automation, experience with vision systems, PLC/CNC controls (Siemens/AB), and a lean manufacturing background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, controls or automation engineering; master’s is a plus.
• Experience with vision systems and PLC/CNC controls (Siemens/Allen-Bradley).
• Lean manufacturing background with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Ability to read/write English and perform calculations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing automation.
• Design, develop, test electrical control methods, materials, and processes.
• Lead projects and mentor electrical trades staff.
• Coordinate root-cause analysis and implement fixes.
• Support electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Vision System

PLC/CNC systems

Robotics

Lean Manufacturing

Electrical aptitude

Schematics reading

English literacy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Master’s degree is a plus

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

ABB Robots

FANUC Robots

Job description

AUTOKINITON in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to maintain and enhance PLC-based control systems for manufacturing automation. You will design, test, and deploy electrical control methods, mentor trades staff, and drive continuous improvement across projects.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in electrical/mechanical/controls or automation, experience with vision systems, PLC/CNC controls (Siemens/AB), and a lean manufacturing background.