Senior Control Engineer - Automation Leader, Travel Ready

Automationtechies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid parental leave

401K Matching

Profit sharing and bonuses

Job summary

Automationtechies is looking for a Control Engineer to design and develop automation solutions across various industries. The role involves programming, troubleshooting, and supporting project executions while mentoring junior engineers.

You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and engage directly with clients to deliver successful automation systems. The position offers a full benefits package, including 401K matching and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years of industrial automation experience.
• Highly preferred college GPA 3.4 or higher.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25–40%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program automation applications using PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms.
• Commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems at customer sites.
• Support system architecture design and full project lifecycle execution.
• Work directly with customers while managing project communication.

Skills

Strong programming background

High-level communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

PLCs

HMI/SCADA platforms

Robotics

Machine vision

Job description

Automationtechies is looking for a Control Engineer to design and develop automation solutions across various industries. The role involves programming, troubleshooting, and supporting project executions while mentoring junior engineers.

You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and engage directly with clients to deliver successful automation systems. The position offers a full benefits package, including 401K matching and profit sharing.