Senior Controls Engineer: Automation & Robotics Leader

enVista, LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonuses

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible PTO and holidays

Paid Sabbatical

401(k) matching

Flexible work options

Job summary

enVista, LLC is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, build, and commission innovative automation solutions across material handling, conveying, and robotics environments. You will lead PLC and HMI development, coordinate procurement, and support field installation, testing, and startup at a hybrid Willowbrook-based office.

The role requires a BSEE or related field, 4+ years of controls experience, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant controls engineering experience.
• PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley required; Beckhoff or Siemens a plus).
• HMI development experience (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%.
• Individuals will work a 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

Travel readiness

AutoCAD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Beckhoff

Siemens

AutoCAD

Cognex

Ignition

Job description

enVista, LLC is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, build, and commission innovative automation solutions across material handling, conveying, and robotics environments. You will lead PLC and HMI development, coordinate procurement, and support field installation, testing, and startup at a hybrid Willowbrook-based office.

The role requires a BSEE or related field, 4+ years of controls experience, and travel up to 50%.