Controls Engineer - ONSITE BENSENVILLE ILLINOIS

APEX INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION LLC•Bensenville, IL

6d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controls Engineer to join our team. This role involves the design, development, implementation, and support of control systems for various manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and controls design, PLC/HMI programming, and system integration. You will work on exciting projects, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative automation solutions. This is an onsite position located in Bensenville, Illinois, with minimal travel required.

Requirements

Degree or certification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Senior-level experience, typically 5+ years, based on demonstrated technical competency and independence
Senior-level experience in engineering and development of integrated controls system solutions for container handling, packaging systems, line integration, batch or process-based manufacturing systems, control panel design, power metering
Experience or knowledge in HMI programming. Primary HMI systems include Allen Bradley / Rockwell FactoryTalk View, Easy Builder Pro.
Experience or knowledge in PLC programming. Primary PLC systems include Allen Bradley / Rockwell RSLogix 5/500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 and Connected Components Workbench (CCW), Omron Sysmac Software.
Familiarity with control panel design and electrical schematics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with clients, engineers, electricians, and operations personnel.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Ability of working independently and within a team

Nice To Haves

Experience and working knowledge of UL508A Standards

Responsibilities

Electrical & Controls Design capability and working knowledge using AutoCAD
Develop, procurement, and material tracking utilizing control system bill of materials.
Experience and working knowledge of UL508A Standards
Design and review electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
Conduct testing, validation, and debugging of control systems.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams
Develop and implement automation and control strategies for manufacturing processes.
Perform system integration, including motor controls, sensors, and network communication.
Perform programming and troubleshooting of PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, Motion Control Systems, Safety Systems, Instrumentation, and Process Controls
Ability to troubleshoot, install, maintain, repair, program, and specify for new installation or replacement of AC drives, control panel hardware, field instrumentation, and legacy PLC systems
Troubleshooting control system issues, helping support existing client applications, general client communication
Control System Programming: HMI, and PLC code development
Develop functional design specifications, system manuals, FAT/SAT documentation, and submittits.
Lead control and automation projects utilizing skills in client technical sales, scope development, project engineering
Work within project teams consisting of clients, electrical engineers, control system programmers, and information system programmers to deliver integrated automation solutions
Provide plant check-out, commissioning, and start-up services at customer sites
Protection relay and power meter design, installation, and commissioning
Ability to mentor other engineers on the team
Review, modify, amend specifications and clauses