Controls Engineer

S&C Electric Company • Chicago, IL

24d • $87,758 - $116,285 • Onsite

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world
impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power
worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100%
employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted,
forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer,
more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid
adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a
respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company
directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job
positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an
employee-owner

The
Polymer Products
operations
at S&C
is
a world leader
for
manufacturing
medium voltage epoxy insulation
products.
The engineering team
at
Polymer
Products
supports
operations
team
to achieve the yield goals
through process
controls,
mold
designs,
and trainings;
seeks continuous improvement
with
manufacturing
processes, mold designs,
tools,
and
equipment
through
improvement and capital projects;
addresses
and resolves
quality
concerns
observed
with manufactured
products
through
problem-solving
activities;
and
supports
new
product/process
development
through
design,
procurement, installation, and
startup.

The candidate
considered for this position
will
work
on-site at S&C Headquarters
in Chicago, Illinois
supporting the
Polymer
Products
process
engineering
team
and
report to the Manager-Process
Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent engineering discipline.
• 2–6 years of experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms including: RSLogix 500 Studio 5000 / Logix Designer ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix PLC families
• Experience developing and deploying Wonderware (AVEVA) HMI/SCADA applications.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP), sensors, PID loops, and motor control (VFDs, servos).
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• Experience supporting machine installation and commissioning activities in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with plating, polymer molding, thermoforming, extrusion, packaging, or similar process machinery.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70/79, UL508A, and general industrial electrical standards.
• Working knowledge of data collection systems, MES, or SCADA integration.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Improve operational efficiency and reliability through continuous improvement of processes equipment and safety controls
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, and Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
• Design and implement HMI applications (Wonderware/AVEVA preferred) for machine control and operator interfaces.
• Generate clear documentation including control logic descriptions, functional specifications, test plans, standard operating procedures, electrical drawings, and training manuals.
• Support the installation, startup, and commissioning of polymer molding machinery, including integration of sensors, actuators, drives, and auxiliary equipment.
• Participate in control system design including I/O selection, control panel layouts, wiring schematics, and system architecture.
• Diagnose and resolve automation, instrumentation, and controls-related issues during production or machine trials.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, electrical codes, and safety practices.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, process engineers and maintenance technicians to troubleshoot process equipment issues, improve machine reliability and optimize molding and /or plating processes.
• Occasionally, visit equipment suppliers to test equipment during Factory Acceptance Testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees