Electrical Controls Engineer

3 days ago


Chicago, United States ZipRecruiter Full time

Job DescriptionJob Description

Interested in growing your electrical controls engineering career?


Are you an electrical engineering professional with experience designing controls systems, schematics, and control panels in AutoCAD Electrical?

Do you enjoying programming and would like to increase your Allen-Bradley PLC and HMIs programming skills?

If you're ready to take your next step career wise? If so, let's connect


Our client is a leading privately held, diversified, and growing OEM of custom industrial process equipment used in a wide range of industries. In this electrical controls engineering role, you be responsible for full spectrum electrical and controls engineering tasks including electrical design, PLC/HMI development and programming, system testing and virtual commissioning.

Client Overview

  • A growing and profitable privately held organization that specializes in designing and commissioning process equipment
  • For more than 55 years, this OEM has grown by focusing on a global leader by engineering, designing and manufacturing equipment that is precise, durable, an innovative
  • Based in suburban Chicago with engineering, manufacturing, service and distribution to meet customer needs


Position Overview

  • Design electrical system schematic diagrams and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Develop, program, and troubleshoot programs primarily using Allen-Bradley PLCs
  • Develop, program, and troubleshoot HMI interfaces for FactoryTalk, InduSoft, and Ignition operator interface platforms
  • Assist with hardware and software troubleshooting during start-up and commissioning phases
  • Provide customer support using remote system diagnosis via VPN and on-site visit as needed

Candidate Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 3-5 years electrical and controls engineering experience
  • Proficiency programming PLCs and HMIs
  • Proficiency using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Ability to work in a team oriented environment and travel on a limited basis


This company offers a competitive compensation package which includes:

  • 100% company paid group medical
  • Employer contribution to HSA account
  • 401K plan with match
  • Little to no travel with most troubleshooting, diagnosis and support done virtually through a VPN
  • Ideal work-life balance through stable work hours


Be assured that resumes will be kept strictly confidential until we speak about a specific opportunity and agreement of ours. If your experience matches our client's requirements, we will contact you immediately.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without restrictions



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