Senior Controls Engineer in Elgin

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Senior Controls Engineer
Location: Elgin, IL
Hire Type: Direct hire
Compensation: $105,000 to $125,000
Benefits: Standard benefits package (health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k)

Objective: 
As a Senior Controls Engineer you will lead the electrical and/or controls design and programming of a custom automated assembly machines from concept to client acceptance. You will be responsible for understanding the concept, budget and schedule and staying within the project deadline and budget requirements. 
Responsibilities: 
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and HMIs • Will write PLC to device software interface including implementation documentation and validation plan  • Skilled in commissioning intelligent devices on fieldbus networks (Ethernet I/P, ProfiNet, etc.) with very good troubleshooting skills  • Should have robot programming (Epson, Adept, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Staubli, ABB) • Set up and programming of vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)  • Precision motion control involving coordinated motion  • Participate in internal and customer design reviews, installations, and service calls when needed.  • Able to communicate engineering concepts and ideas clearly (to builders, customers, and others)  •  Travel to customer sites for machine installation; travel % is approximately 25%
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering • 10+ years of controls engineering experience in custom automation; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or genetic information.