Senior Controls Engineer - Lead Automation & PLCs

BBS Automation North America; Bartlett (IL); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BBS Automation North America is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to lead electrical and controls design for large custom automation projects. You will own architecture, programming, debugging, and qualification from concept to acceptance, while guiding a team of engineers and coordinating with stakeholders.

The role requires substantial PLC/robot/vision programming experience, HMI development, and strong collaboration to ensure robust, cost-effective solutions within project budgets and schedules.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related area.
• 10+ years of controls engineering experience.
• 5+ years with Rockwell PLCs w/ Kinetix servos.
• 2+ years with Siemens PLCs w/ Sinamics servos.
• Robot experience preferred; vision experience preferred; Ignition experience preferred.
• Python scripting; AI/ML data analysis; MySQL SQL; C#/.Net programming.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development of Controls architecture for large multi-module systems and the engineering team.
• Program control systems for cam, servo, and air-operated stations and associated testing.
• Coach peers in machine design, programming, and organization; mentor controls engineers.
• Write and debug PLC, robot, machine vision, and PC-based object-oriented code.
• Program HMI devices with user-friendly operation in mind.
• Ensure electrical design is functional, robust, and cost-effective.
• Incorporate BBSC standards, GAMP5 and regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Specify components, create BOMs, release packages, and update schematics.
• Participate in internal/customer design reviews, installations, and service calls.
• Guide electricians on wiring and codes; support software validation requirements.
• Communicate project status and technical reports clearly; collaborate across teams.
• Support QA/QC through documentation and equipment manuals.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Python scripting

MySQL/SQL

C#/.NET

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Rockwell PLCs w/ Kinetix servos

Siemens PLCs w/ Sinamics servos

Robot experience

Vision experience

Ignition experience

Descripción del empleo

BBS Automation North America is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to lead electrical and controls design for large custom automation projects. You will own architecture, programming, debugging, and qualification from concept to acceptance, while guiding a team of engineers and coordinating with stakeholders.

The role requires substantial PLC/robot/vision programming experience, HMI development, and strong collaboration to ensure robust, cost-effective solutions within project budgets and schedules.