Senior Controls Engineer

Amsted Rail; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

ESOP

401(k) Match

EAP & Wellness

Tuition Reimbursement

Gift Matching

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Amsted Rail, a division of Amsted Industries, located in Granite City, IL, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead automation and maintenance efforts on electrical control systems. The role is onsite and involves hands-on PLC/robotics programming, HMI development, and driving process improvements, with opportunities to contribute to design standards and documentation.

The base salary ranges from $80,000 to $130,000 plus a competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical controls engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Successful project designs and implementations.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with Software and Hardware of Allen Bradley PLC systems such as SLC-5/05, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix processors. Develop new programs and continuously improve existing using company standards.
• Ability to work with IRC5 and S4C+ ABB Robotic systems, new control programming and continuous improvement of existing.
• Ability to work with Vacon AC Drives, Allen Bradley Powerflex 400, 750 and 755 AC Drives, as well as forward / reversing two speed starters and contactors.
• Ability to develop and maintain HMI systems such as Allen Bradley Panelviews and Wonderware MES.
• Knowledge of various communication protocols such as Ethernet I/P, Remote IO, and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Provide continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Assures maximum reliability of equipment.
• Provides engineering support to operations in troubleshooting, rebuilding and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment, and automated systems.
• Follow company design standards while integrating automation including PLC, Robotics, HMI and data collection systems.
• Creates and maintains documentation of processes and operating procedures.

Skills

Electrical controls

PLC programming

Robotics integration

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

ABB IRC5

S4C+

Vacon AC Drives

PanelView (Allen-Bradley)

Wonderware MES

Ethernet/IP

Remote IO

Modbus TCP/IP

Job description

Amsted Rail, a division of Amsted Industries, a private, employee-owned multi-billion revenue corporation with a large global presence, has an immediate opening for a Senior Controls Engineer at its Granite City, IL location. The ideal candidate will be an individual who has interest and the ability to become a future leader within the engineering and maintenance departments.

Onsite support of Operations with automated control systems such as Allen Bradly PLCs, Panelviews, Vacon AC Drives, ABB Robotics, and Wonderware MES. Support will include electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of existing systems. This role will also be responsible for machine design improvements, software development, and electrical circuit design. This opportunity will include field work as well as office setting design work.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to work with Software and Hardware of Allen Bradley PLC systems such as SLC-5/05, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix processors. Develop new programs and continuously improve existing using company standards.
• Ability to work with IRC5 and S4C+ ABB Robotic systems, new control programming and continuous improvement of existing.
• Ability to work with Vacon AC Drives, Allen Bradley Powerflex 400, 750 and 755 AC Drives, as well as forward / reversing two speed starters and contactors.
• Ability to develop and maintain HMI systems such as Allen Bradley Panelviews and Wonderware MES.
• Knowledge of various communication protocols such as Ethernet I/P, Remote IO, and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Provide continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Assures maximum reliability of equipment.
• Provides engineering support to operations in troubleshooting, rebuilding and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment, and automated systems.
• Follow company design standards while integrating automation including PLC, Robotics, HMI and data collection systems.
• Creates and maintains documentation of processes and operating procedures.

Job Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical controls/system engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Successful project designs and implementations.
• Experience displaying hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Amsted is a privately held, 100% employee-owned company! Our commitment to employee’s professional satisfaction includes creating space and opportunities to be creative and an integral part of our innovation journey and business success.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $130,000. The exact salary will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for participation in a competitive bonus program based on individual and company performance.

Amsted Rail offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well‑being, and long‑term financial security. Available benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — Amsted Rail is 100% employee‑owned
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement, education assistance, and career development programs
• Charitable gift matching and volunteer opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO vacation and sick leave), including floating holidays

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