Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Automation Architecture

L2x Talent Solutions; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions in Joliet, IL seeks a Technical Leadership & Engineering Authority to guide automation projects from concept through commissioning. You will define control architectures, establish engineering standards, and review complex deliverables with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities include designing electrical control systems aligned with NFPA 70 and UL 508A, developing PLC and HMI/SCADA solutions on Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms, and leading on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics) or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in systems integrator, OEM machine builder, or automation environments.
• Experience managing integration/automation projects from concept to completion.
• Proficient in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for design and implementation of automation systems.
• Lead control system architecture, engineering standards, and risk management.
• Review, approve, and validate engineering deliverables from internal teams and external partners.
• Oversee panel manufacturing and on-site commissioning to ensure designs are implemented correctly.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary system integration across electrical, mechanical, and process engineering.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering judgment

Risk management

Project coordination

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens/TIA Portal

HMI/SCADA development

Job description

L2x Talent Solutions in Joliet, IL seeks a Technical Leadership & Engineering Authority to guide automation projects from concept through commissioning. You will define control architectures, establish engineering standards, and review complex deliverables with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities include designing electrical control systems aligned with NFPA 70 and UL 508A, developing PLC and HMI/SCADA solutions on Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms, and leading on-site