Senior Controls Engineer - Automation and Systems Design

Applied Industrial Technologies; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, founded in 1923, is a leading distributor and technical solutions provider for industrial motion, fluid power and automation technologies. This role involves designing control systems, programming, and creating complete industrial control packages for clients.

The engineer works independently and as part of a team to evaluate applications, develop proposals, manage projects through production, and provide technical support to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Prefer 3-5 years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (PLC, HMI, Machine Vision, Motion Control) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multitask effectively.
• Strong communication with customers via phone, email, or video calls.

Responsibilities

• Apply Gibson Engineering's products and technologies to automate client processes and solve their challenges.
• Develop, review, and maintain drawings, BOMs, project specifications, and engineering change documentation.
• Generate quotations for projects including cable assemblies, control panels, turnkey systems, and programming services.
• Complete feasibility studies with automation equipment to specify hardware and software.
• Design control systems including schematics, component selection, and panel layouts.
• Configure, program, test, and debug automation equipment (PLCs, HMIs, motion controls, robots, data collection, vision systems).
• Manage engineering or application evaluation projects and communicate status to management, sales, or customers.
• Provide customer education and training, and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Project management

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies, founded in 1923, is a leading distributor and technical solutions provider for industrial motion, fluid power and automation technologies. This role involves designing control systems, programming, and creating complete industrial control packages for clients.

The engineer works independently and as part of a team to evaluate applications, develop proposals, manage projects through production, and provide technical support to customers.