Electrical Controls Engineer

Confident Staffing • Downers Grove, IL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a collaborative and motivated engineering team in a professional yet flexible work environment. This opportunity offers a casual dress code, flexible working hours, and a culture that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, participate in innovation, and take ownership of impactful projects. This role provides exposure to a wide variety of projects, including system retrofits, upgrades, and greenfield manufacturing facilities. It is well suited for professionals seeking the resources of a larger organization combined with a close-knit, team-oriented atmosphere. The Electrical Controls Engineer will work from the Downers Grove, Illinois office and support projects from conception through commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 4–10 years of experience in electrical schematic design, PLC programming, HMI programming, VFD setup and parameterization, I/O setup and checkout, and PID control configuration and tuning.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical capability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality and completing tasks correctly the first time.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Studio 5000, FactoryTalk SE & ME, TIA Portal, WinCC, Wonderware, Ignition
• Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix motion systems, Allen-Bradley and Siemens distributed I/O, Siemens G120 & S120 drives

Nice To Haves

• Programming and control of high-speed motion systems.
• PLC-based safety system development and programming.
• Advanced VFD control, including coordination and registration.
• Cascading and nested PID control configuration and tuning.
• Process and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development experience.
• UL 508A knowledge and SCCR certification.
• Interest in mentoring or supervising junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from initial kick-off through successful start-up and completion.
• Specify electrical components and design control system architectures in accordance with industry standards.
• Supervise drafting and design teams during schematic and layout development.
• Oversee electrical control panel fabrication within an onsite fabrication facility.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs.
• Program VFD and servo motion systems.
• Perform system testing and simulation.
• Commission and start up industrial equipment in the field.
• Provide electrical controls troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Travel overnight up to 25% as required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual and travel bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off (10 vacation days, 5 sick days)
• 10 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Opportunities to learn and grow alongside a strong and collaborative engineering team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level