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Automation Controls Engineer

Gables Search Group
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Must have Bachelors degree and Experience doing electrical design, PLC, schematics, panel layout, and programming from scratch.

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.

    • Salary : $90,000 - $115,000

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