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Controls Engineer

iLink Resources
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Plans, directs, performs, coordinates and reviews technical tasks associated with electrical control systems design. This includes control panel layouts, control panel schematics, PLC and HMI programming, bill of material development, and material releases.
  • Contributes to the development of project schedules for engineering activities. Ensures that individual contributions meet deliverables for contract and proposal requirements in scope, schedule and budget.
  • Provides and coordinates engineering estimates to support proposal activities within established guidelines.
  • Provides technical review and direction of sub-contractors / vendors through Project Management requirements, thus ensuring project is brought in on budget.
  • Reviews all contract scope requirements for impact on electrical and control systems.
  • Travel as required to meet proposal and project objectives (10 to 15%).
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • 5 to 15 years of experience in electrical control systems design and programming.
  • Familiarity with material handling or water treatment processes a plus.
  • Characteristics and Skills :

  • AutoCAD proficiency required. AutoCAD Electrical proficiency a plus.
  • RSLOGIX / FactoryTalk Proficiency Preferred. Modicon, AVEVA or Ignition experience a plus.
  • Proficiency with software testing and controls commissioning.
  • Proficiency with common industrial networking platforms and protocols.
  • Proficiency with industrial motor control and variable frequency drive applications.
  • Familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70) and UL 508A.
  • Proven time management and organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize and execute in an environment with concurrent commitments.
  • Essential Physical Abilities :

  • Ability to travel 10-15% of the time to meet proposal and project objectives
  • Ability to stand or sit at a desk using a computer 80% of the time
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