Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Automation Projects

Silicon Hills Recruiting; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Addison, IL. The role involves project management and hardware engineering within the automation sector. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage budgets, and engage directly with clients to deliver tailored automation solutions. Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms is required. This is a compelling opportunity for professionals passionate about advancing their careers in process controls.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering talent with a diverse skill set.
• Experience delivering projects up to $1.5M on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team from project requirements to deployment.
• Manage budgeting, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Ensure project success and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Automation solutions

Interpersonal skills

Versatile engineering skills

Tools

PLC

DCS

HMI

SCADA

Ethernet/IP

ProfiNET

Modbus

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Addison, IL. The role involves project management and hardware engineering within the automation sector. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage budgets, and engage directly with clients to deliver tailored automation solutions. Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA platforms is required. This is a compelling opportunity for professionals passionate about advancing their careers in process controls.