Lead Control Systems Engineer
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$90000 - $130000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Chicago, IL Chicago, Illinois open_in_new |
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Job Description
Job Description
Overview:
Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems.
Responsibilities:
- Owns and leads projects with small to medium sized teams for projects executed in different platforms.
- Assists Project Manager in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
- Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
- Designs control systems’ network architectures and control strategies.
- Serves as a technical contact for customers.
- Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
- Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.
Day to Day Activities:
- Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
- Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking direction from the project manager or lead engineer
- Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
- Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
- Testing the system configuration to verify functions
- Travel to client site for project meetings
- Travel to client site for system commissioning
Qualifications:
- 2-8 years of experience in automation
- As a minimum, must be at least proficient on one or more of the following platforms:
- Rockwell Controllogix
- Rockwell PlantPAx
- Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio
- Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
- Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
- Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
- B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Competitive Base Salary: $90,000–$129,000, depending on experience
- Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
- Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
- Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
- Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, an d unlimited personal time
- Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Gig Jobs Posting ID: 1289553587 Posted: 2026-09-09 Job Title: Lead Control Engineer