Automation engineer

GPAC
Elgin, IL

Privately-owned company is rapidly growing and seeking an  Automations Controls Engineer  to design clear, complete and accurately working products and systems using CAD, rough or detailed sketches, and/or notes. For nearly a decade, they have been producing innovative and reliable products that have now put them in the forefront of the manufacturing industry in a global market specifically when it comes to automation. A  competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, generous PTO, and 401K retirement plan  are some of the benefits you will enjoy.

Primary Duties:

  • Create drawings, checking material dimensions and relationship to other parts and to the entire structure or project on the drawing
  • Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards
  • Verifies dimensional accuracy of structural layouts and installations
  • Works with manufacturing, vendors and engineering to ensure documentation meets specifications
  • Must work with sales team and customers on design and applications
  • Constructs drawings from concepts or sketches
  • Review and critique proposed engineering standards, policies, or details
  • Act as project manager

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Degree preferred with major course work in an engineering curriculum or a related area of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
  • Knowledge of PLC programming
  • Knowledge of electrical circuits
  • Must have strong math skills including geometry and trigonometry
  • Excellent computer knowledge and skills with drafting programs
  • Excellent communication skills required
  • Must be detail oriented and possess a willingness to accept challenges and strive for continual improvement in all areas

If you would like to learn more about additional opportunities, Call Tim Van Zeeland at

920-873-5412

or email:

[email protected]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Posted 2025-11-03

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