Senior Automation & Controls Engineer — Hybrid & Impact-Driven

Default Brand; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & performance bonuses

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible PTO & holidays

Job summary

enVista in Willowbrook, IL is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, build, and commission automation solutions across conveyors, robotics, and material handling. You will lead projects from concept through commissioning and handoff to customers.

This role requires PLC and HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley required; Beckhoff or Siemens a plus), AutoCAD electrical schematics, and field support during installation. A hybrid schedule based in Willowbrook is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of controls engineering experience.
• PLC programming with Allen-Bradley required; Beckhoff or Siemens a plus.
• HMI development with Allen-Bradley required; Beckhoff or Ignition a plus.
• AutoCAD experience with electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Experience in material handling environments (conveyors, robotics).
• Barcode scanning systems experience (Cognex a plus).
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Hybrid schedule based in Willowbrook office.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and panels for conveying and automation systems.
• Procure electrical components and coordinate logistics.
• Partner with panel builders to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs.
• Support electrical installers during field installation.
• Lead on-site testing, commissioning, and startup.
• Train operators and support systems post go-live.
• Deliver complete and accurate final documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

AutoCAD

Conveyors & robotics

Cognex barcode

Travel up to 50%

Hybrid Willowbrook schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff

Siemens

Ignition

AutoCAD

Job description

enVista in Willowbrook, IL is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, build, and commission automation solutions across conveyors, robotics, and material handling. You will lead projects from concept through commissioning and handoff to customers.

This role requires PLC and HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley required; Beckhoff or Siemens a plus), AutoCAD electrical schematics, and field support during installation. A hybrid schedule based in Willowbrook is offered.