Sr. Controls Engineer

enVista; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay + Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Sabbatical after seven years of service

Flexible Work Options

Job summary

enVista is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support sales and design electrical systems for automation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, over 4 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in PLC programming and HMI development. This hybrid position offers competitive pay along with comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match. The role involves travel up to 50% and the opportunity for performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant controls engineering experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Support sales during proposal development and quoting.
• Design electrical schematics and panels for automation systems.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs.
• Lead on-site testing, commissioning, and startup.

Skills

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley required)

HMI development (Allen-Bradley required)

AutoCAD experience

Experience in material handling environments

Barcode scanning systems (Cognex a plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

enVista is stronger than ever—focused, energized, and ready to lead the future of supply chain and enterprise consulting. As the premier provider of supply chain technology and strategy services, material handling automation and robotics, Microsoft solutions, and IT managed services, we bring more than 20 years of unmatched domain expertise to thousands of leading brands. We don’t just solve problems, we help our clients transform the way they work, grow, and compete.

What You Will Do

• Support sales during proposal development, concepts, and quoting
• 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

What You Bring

• 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 work hybrid at our Willowbrook, IL office
• Salary is open to negotiation based on experience

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay + Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive Health Coverage—medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Volunteer Days
• Life Insurance and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability benefits
• Paid Sabbatical after seven years of service
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Work Options—hybrid and remote opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus