Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineer (1715589) $90k – $110k per year

Downer Grove, IL

Full Time; Direct Hire

Join a collaborative and motivated engineering team in a professional yet flexible work environment. This opportunity offers a casual dress code, flexible working hours, and a culture that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, participate in innovation, and take ownership of impactful projects.

This role provides exposure to a wide variety of projects, including system retrofits, upgrades, and greenfield manufacturing facilities. It is well suited for professionals seeking the resources of a larger organization combined with a close-knit, team-oriented atmosphere.

The Electrical Controls Engineer will work from the Downers Grove, Illinois office and support projects from conception through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from initial kick-off through successful start-up and completion.

• Specify electrical components and design control system architectures in accordance with industry standards.

• Supervise drafting and design teams during schematic and layout development.

• Oversee electrical control panel fabrication within an onsite fabrication facility.

• Develop PLC and HMI programs.

• Program VFD and servo motion systems.

• Perform system testing and simulation.

• Commission and start up industrial equipment in the field.

• Provide electrical controls troubleshooting and problem resolution.

• Travel overnight up to 25% as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.

• 4–10 years of experience in electrical schematic design, PLC programming, HMI programming, VFD setup and parameterization, I/O setup and checkout, and PID control configuration and tuning.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical capability.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to quality and completing tasks correctly the first time.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Primary Software and Hardware Experience

• Studio 5000, FactoryTalk SE & ME, TIA Portal, WinCC, Wonderware, Ignition

• Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix motion systems, Allen-Bradley and Siemens distributed I/O, Siemens G120 & S120 drives

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Programming and control of high-speed motion systems.

• PLC-based safety system development and programming.

• Advanced VFD control, including coordination and registration.

• Cascading and nested PID control configuration and tuning.

• Process and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development experience.

• UL 508A knowledge and SCCR certification.

• Interest in mentoring or supervising junior engineers.

Employment Type

• Full-time, hybrid work arrangement.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual and travel bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

– Health, dental, and vision insurance

– 401(k) plan with company match

– Paid time off (10 vacation days, 5 sick days)

– 10 paid holidays

– Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage

– Company-paid short-term disability coverage

• Opportunities to learn and grow alongside a strong and collaborative engineering team.

Upon Applying:

You’ll likely receive a chatbot with basic questions, then upon receiving your timely answers it’s possible that you’ll receive additional outreach of emails, texts and/or telephone calls from our recruiting firm if you’re being considered for this or another similar position. Upon their recommendations after having discussed the position with you, it can lead to phone, virtual, and face-to-face conversations, and interviews with hiring managers at the company.

If the job description, location, and compensation align with your qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

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