Travel-Heavy Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI Systems

RWS ONE; Rockton Township (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and Holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

RWS One, a full-service system integrator serving the food and beverage industry, is seeking experienced Controls Engineers to support projects across the United States. Based in Roscoe, IL, you will design complete PLC/HMI software, commission systems, and train client personnel.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, strong Allen-Bradley PLC experience (SLC, MicroLogix, PLC-5, ControlLogix), and hands-on involvement with project startups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC/PAC platforms (SLC, Micrologix, PLC-5, ControlLogix).
• Strong knowledge of HMI programming (FactoryTalk View; Ignition a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in programming, installation, startup, and debugging of integrated production systems.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills for 480V, 110V, and low-voltage control systems.
• Familiarity with USDA, FDA, and 3A dairy standards is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD P&ID drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality PLC and HMI programming aligned with the defined project requirements.
• Edit, support, and integrate into existing PLC & HMI programs.
• Specify and maintain I/O lists used to coordinate electrical design with program design.
• Test, Debug, Modify, and Validate all system functions prior to shipment.
• Start-up and Commission completed system at customer site for final customer approval.
• Train customer’s employees on the operation and program maintenance of the delivered system.
• Maintain electrical schematics after initial system assembly is complete.
• Provide ongoing technical and troubleshooting support as requested by clients as on-going support after startup.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC/PAC

HMI programming

AutoCAD P&ID reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

RWS One, a full-service system integrator serving the food and beverage industry, is seeking experienced Controls Engineers to support projects across the United States. Based in Roscoe, IL, you will design complete PLC/HMI software, commission systems, and train client personnel.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, strong Allen-Bradley PLC experience (SLC, MicroLogix, PLC-5, ControlLogix), and hands-on involvement with project startups.