Senior Controls Engineer

2 months ago


Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Sterling Engineering, Inc. Full time
Senior Controls Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Controls Engineer at Sterling Engineering, Inc., you will play a pivotal role in designing, programming, and implementing cutting-edge control automation systems. Our client operates business units specializing in the design and manufacturing of industrial systems for diverse markets worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, program, and implement complete control automation systems, upgrades, and drive system replacements for new and existing customers.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, serving as a lead technical resource and subject matter expert.
  • Manage control and electrical designs, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to predefined milestones and schedules.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve design-related issues and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Conduct root cause investigations, participate in solving manufacturing and design challenges, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
  • Perform in-house controls testing, field installations, and start-ups, with up to 25% travel required (domestic and international).
  • Integrate with New Product Development teams to introduce superior technology and coordinate control and electrical design requirements.
  • Create and maintain software, procedures, and user manuals for Key Functional, Design Validation, and Production Validation tests.
  • Prepare project status reports, analyze trends, and provide recommendations for action.
  • Champion continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of industrial machine controls experience.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical controls, drives, servos, and PLC logic (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Excellent conceptual, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and electronic communication abilities, both internally and with customers.
  • Proven ability to meet schedule timelines.
  • Comprehensive understanding of NEC, NFPA 79, or UL 508A standards.


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