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Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Aegis WorldwideCarol Stream, IL, US
2 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)

A well-established, low-turnover industrial machinery manufacturer is hiring a Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of automated control systems. This role works on custom machinery with room for ownership, growth, and real technical impact within a team-driven culture.

What You’ll Do

  • Design electrical control systems, schematics, and BOMs
  • Program and debug PLCs (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell preferred), HMIs, and motion / servo controls
  • Integrate sensors, pneumatics, and automation hardware
  • Support machine installs, startup, and troubleshooting on-site and remotely
  • Partner with mechanical engineering for full system integration
  • Train and mentor service technicians
  • Travel up to 50% overnight for customer support and commissioning

Required Experience

  • 3+ years in Controls / Automation Engineering
  • Bachelor’s in Electrical, Controls, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
  • PLC programming (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell)
  • HMI development
  • Motion / servo systems experience
  • Electrical schematic design (AutoCAD Electrical or similar)
  • Industrial controls knowledge (sensors, pneumatics, VFDs, control panels)
  • Strong troubleshooting in field and remote environments
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
  • Nice to Have

  • Thermoforming or plastics machinery experience
  • Robotics or material handling integration
  • VFDs, PID, EtherNet / IP, Modbus
  • UL panel design or CE standards
  • Compensation & Schedule

  • Salary : $80K – $90K (open to $100K–$110K for advanced experience)
  • Schedule : 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM
  • Travel : Up to 50%, overnight as needed
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