Electrical Controls Engineer

Middleby • Elgin, IL

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, CV-TEK designs and manufactures advanced MAP systems that preserve freshness, extend shelf life, and ensure product safety-all backed by the strength of the Middleby Food Processing and Packaging Group. Our team is driven by innovation and precision, developing packaging solutions that deliver performance, reliability, and value to every customer. With installations across the globe, CV-TEK continues to set the standard for quality engineering and service-and with the growing global demand for protein products, our technologies will be needed for many years to come. As an employer, CV-TEK offers more than just a job-it's a chance to build a long-term career with a company that's here to stay. Employees enjoy a clean, well-managed facility, opportunities for career advancement, hands-on learning, strong benefits, and yes-free coffee (the good kind). At CV-TEK, we're not just packaging products, we're packaging possibilities. We are actively searching for an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer Appleton, WI or Elgin, IL Job Description: Responsible for the conceptual design, component specification, system hardware design and programming. Will work closely with other engineers and technical staff. Responsibilities also include providing engineering support for field service technicians and providing technical training at client facilities as needed. Supports the existing products and work within the constraints of existing methods and standards. Up to 40% domestic travel may be required, international travel is a possibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience in capital equipment design and service.
• 7-10 years of related high speed automation and electrical design experience.
• Proficient in the use of CAD software for electrical design documentation utilizing SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD or similar system.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of Stepper motor, Servo, and touch screen controlled capital equipment systems or machinery.
• Excellent knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• Good organization, communication, analytical and project management skills. Good verbal and written skills utilizing office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel, up to 40%, including internationally

Nice To Haves

• Specific experience in the Packaging industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the conceptual design, component specification, system hardware design and programming.
• Will work closely with other engineers and technical staff.
• Responsibilities also include providing engineering support for field service technicians and providing technical training at client facilities as needed.
• Supports the existing products and work within the constraints of existing methods and standards.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy a clean, well-managed facility, opportunities for career advancement, hands-on learning, strong benefits, and yes-free coffee (the good kind).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees