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Automation Controls Engineer

chicago, IL

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Job description

Automation Controls Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer – Controls Engineer-Automation

Custom Automation Systems-Machinery

Take your engineering career to the next level! My client, a leader in building custom automation solutions, is hiring an Automation Controls Engineer in their suburban Chicago plant. This in-person role offers the chance to split time between automation system design work in the office and hands‑on implementation on the shop floor, working on cutting‑edge systems for industries like medical, automotive, and cosmetics.

Why You Should Apply

Competitive base salary: $90,000‑$115,000 plus discretionary bonus based on experience.

Comprehensive health coverage including Blue Cross Blue Shield dental and vision.

Life insurance.

401(k) plan with 4% company match.

Annual Paid Company Holidays.

Paid time off.

Opportunities for professional advancement.

Access to continued training and development.

What You’ll Be Doing

Design electrical and controls systems based on engineering principles.

Develop and maintain standardized machine control platforms.

Prepare project documentation, including machine sequences and electrical schematics.

Collaborate on design reviews and ensure compliance with safety and legal standards.

Build, wire, and debug electrical and pneumatic systems for automation equipment.

Integrate components such as robots, vision systems, and dispensers into machine controls.

Travel occasionally (10%) to commission machines at customer facilities.

Create comprehensive customer documentation, including manuals and diagrams.

About You

Be able to do the job as described.

Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Skilled in Allen Bradley PLC programming from scratch using RSLogix 5000 software.

Familiar with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.

Strong knowledge of control and electrical system design, including vision, sensors, and communication systems.

Possess a valid driver’s license and U.S. work authorization.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to me and tell us why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here.

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chicago, IL, 60290, US

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