Senior Medical Device Controls Engineer: Automation & Robotics

Sterling Engineering; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join their Medical Devices team in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role involves specifying, designing, and maintaining advanced automation equipment tailored for manufacturing needs. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in medical device or pharmaceutical environments, a mastery of control systems, and strong programming skills in PLCs and robotics. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $175,000, reflecting the level of expertise required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of automation equipment specification, installation, and upgrades.
• Experience designing fail-safe electrical circuits with safety PLCs and relays.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Build standardized automation cells and custom automated solutions from concept to deployment.
• Configure, program, and maintain PLC software and wiring.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics programming

Automation solutions

Electrical design

Troubleshooting automation systems

HMI design

Python programming

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

GX Works3

Studio 5000

TIA Portal

TwinCat3

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join their Medical Devices team in Buffalo Grove, IL. This role involves specifying, designing, and maintaining advanced automation equipment tailored for manufacturing needs. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in medical device or pharmaceutical environments, a mastery of control systems, and strong programming skills in PLCs and robotics. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $175,000, reflecting the level of expertise required.