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Controls EngineerSterling Engineering Inc. • Batavia, IL, US
Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc. • Batavia, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Automation company specializes in designing and building custom automated assembly, testing, and special process equipment for a variety of industries.

Responsibilities :

  • Analyze customer specifications, product drawings, and related documentation to develop optimal control solutions that meet or exceed requirements.
  • Design controls architecture for complex systems integrating pneumatic, cam, and servo-driven components.
  • Collaborate with electrical designers to ensure successful implementation of designs.
  • Support mechanical engineering to align mechanical and electrical control systems.
  • Research and select robust, cost-effective components and subsystems that meet design requirements.
  • Participate in internal and customer design reviews, as well as customer buy-offs.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical or electrical system issues with the project team.
  • Document and communicate scope changes that may impact project cost or timeline.
  • Provide time estimates and scheduling updates related to controls design tasks.
  • Communicate with customers, internal teams, and vendors on technical project details.
  • Travel nationally and internationally to customer sites for installation, troubleshooting, or servicing of equipment, sometimes on short notice.

Qualifications & Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and integrating control systems for custom automation.
  • Proficient in Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, servo controls, and machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
  • Experience configuring and programming remote I / O devices (e.g., Ethernet IP, Modbus).
  • Skilled in programming safety and non-safety PLCs and HMIs.
  • Robot programming experience with Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, Universal, or Kuka is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and debugging skills.
  • Experience with analog / digital systems; C++ proficiency is a plus.
  • Familiarity with integrating instrumentation or lab equipment into automated systems for precise testing is a plus.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines and budgets.
  • Strong verbal, written, listening, and presentation communication skills.
  • As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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