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You’ll work closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing while getting hands-on with sophisticated automation systems.\n\nThe position offers strong technical variety and project ownership without the heavy travel requirements that often come with controls roles.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nDevelop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems using Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms.\n\nProgram and configure HMI systems for automated machinery.\n\nDevelop and modify electrical controls, schematics, and system documentation.\n\nIntegrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, and other industrial control components.\n\nTroubleshoot electrical and controls issues during equipment build, testing, and startup.\n\nWork closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing throughout equipment development.\n\nSupport equipment testing, commissioning, installation, and customer startup.\n\nProvide technical support and troubleshoot controls-related issues in the field.\n\nTravel approximately 10–15% for installation, startup, and customer support.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nExperience programming Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.\n\nExperience with HMI programming and industrial automation.\n\nStrong understanding of electrical controls, schematics, sensors, motors, VFDs, and related automation hardware.\n\nExperience troubleshooting automated machinery or industrial equipment.\n\nAbility to independently manage controls-related responsibilities while collaborating with a broader engineering team.\n\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.\n\nWhy This Opportunity?\n\nWork on custom automated equipment and a variety of controls projects.\n\nOwn projects through programming, testing, troubleshooting, and startup.\n\nLimited travel of approximately 10–15%.\n\nHigh level of technical ownership and visibility within the engineering organization.\n\nWork with modern Allen-Bradley and Siemens automation platforms.\n\nJoin an established organization that continues to invest in its engineering and automation capabilities.\n\nYou should be proficient in:\n\nPLC Troubleshooting Skills\nElectrical Schematics\nTroubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment\nPLC Programming Experience\nHMI\n\nMachines & technologies you'll use:\n\nVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)\nProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)","company":"Tekpro Engineering","rawCompany":"tekpro engineering","city":"Elgin","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T11:54:06.687Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Controls Engineer","description":"Controls Engineer\nAbout the Opportunity\n\nWe’re partnering with a well-established manufacturer of custom automated equipment that is looking to add a Controls Engineer to its growing engineering team.\n\nThis is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants to own controls projects from design and programming through testing and startup. 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