Position Title: Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
Work Schedule: Onsite/Monday through Friday
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Salary: $110-120K/year
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for our automated machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming, HMI development, servo motion control, and electrical schematic design. This role requires a hands-on approach to machine automation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, high-quality control systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and layout electrical control panels, ensuring compliance with UL508A and NEC standards.
- Select and integrate sensors, pneumatic control components, and commercial automation products (e.g., photo sensors, vision systems, bar code readers, hot melt systems) based on company standards and customer specifications.
- Develop, modify, and debug PLC, HMI, and servo motion control programs.
- Create electrical schematics, documentation and bills of materials based on project requirements and customer specifications
· Be proficient in every control aspect from budgeting time, cost control, choosing quality and reliable product
- Work closely with Mechanical Engineering teams to integrate electrical and mechanical components.
- Troubleshoot control systems over the phone and on-site with customers.
- Travel to customer locations for system installation, modifications, and aftermarket electrical control support (25% overnight travel).
- Train and mentor entry-level Electrical Controls Engineers.
· Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
· Assist in the development of standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed within the department
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and AutoCAD.
- Strong background in machine automation, electrical schematic design, and motion control systems.
- Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical design; experience with SolidWorks Electrical is a plus.
- Proficient in commercial automation products such as photo sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems.
- Proven experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and multi-axis coordinated motion control.
- Solid understanding of machine timing and industrial wiring concepts.
- Strong electro-mechanical skills with a hands-on approach to system troubleshooting.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-driven and project goal-oriented individual
- Comfortable with 70% behind the desk work and 30% on the floor testing when in the plant
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with electrical schematic software such as AutoCAD Light or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Prior exposure to industrial automation and machine design.
Benefits:
- Medical PPO Company paid 100 % for Employee and about 90% for dependents.
- Dental PPO Plan – Company paid 100 % for Employee
- Vision plan PPO Plan
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) $1,500 for Employee and $3,000 for Family annually
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance ($25,000 Basic and Supplemental options)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (Basic and Supplemental options)
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- 401K Plan
- 11 Paid Holidays
- PTO and Sick time
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250 per year towards tuition reimbursement.