Sterling Engineering Inc. Controls Engineer (Senior) in Buffalo Grove, IL | 1293664224

Verified Pay check_circle	Up to $110,000 per year
Hours	Full-time
Location	Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to $110,000/year
Travel: Minimal; any travel is planned well in advance

About the Role:

We are seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer with experience in OEM/custom automation to design, program, commission, and support complex automated manufacturing systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working on projects from concept and electrical design through PLC programming, machine startup, commissioning, and customer installation.

What You'll Do:

Lead controls engineering projects from concept and design through installation and commissioning
Develop and program PLC control systems for custom automated equipment
Design industrial control systems and electrical hardware
Develop and modify machine control software
Work cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, software, and project engineering teams
Support machine integration, startup, debugging, and troubleshooting
Commission equipment and provide customer training
Develop complete controls documentation and end-user instructions
Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks
Support robotics and machine vision applications
Occasionally travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, training, and troubleshooting

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
OEM/custom automation experience is strongly preferred
Experience writing PLC programs from scratch
Strong understanding of electrical controls and industrial automation
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, particularly ControlLogix and CompactLogix
Experience with machine vision systems
Experience with industrial networking/Ethernet
Knowledge of NFPA 79 and/or UL 508A
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus
Strong electrical theory and troubleshooting skills
Ability to understand and work with software, logic, and complex automated systems
Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity for understanding how machines work

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Controls Engineer (Senior)

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