Controls Engineer in Loves Park
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Controls EngineerLocation: Loves Park, IL
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Compensation: $35-52 per hour depending on experienceBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, and more!Innovation & Technical GrowthJoin a highly stable, industry-leading team investing in advanced automation, control systems, and evolving technologies. This is an excellent role for engineers who enjoy solving technical challenges, improving systems, and working with HMIs, PLCs, motion systems, robotics, and industrial networking.Collaborative & Supportive CultureWork side-by-side with experienced engineers who are committed to teaching, mentoring, and helping you build strong foundational and advanced skills. You’ll have the freedom to ask questions, explore ideas, and continuously grow your capabilities.Long-Term Career DevelopmentGain exposure to cross-functional projects, production environments, and new technologies—positioning you for future advancement within engineering, automation, or leadership paths.What You’ll Do
- Support development and modification of control systems while following established engineering processes
- Gain hands-on familiarity with controls hardware including PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, vision components, and related devices
- Assist with tracking project milestones, maintaining documentation, and supporting project coordination
- Troubleshoot basic production control issues using defined methods and guidance
- Support automation and system integration efforts
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience
- 1-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with controls systems
- Knowledge of any of the following would be helpful: Ignition, Digital Factory, FactoryTalk, AutoCAD Electrical
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or veteran status.