Contols Engineer

Controls Engineer – Automation & Robotics (6 Openings)Location: Elgin, IL (On-site) Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Compensation: $95,000 – $150,000 (up to $160,000 for exceptional experience) Benefits: Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, 401k, stock programs, PTO, holidays)About the RoleWe are expanding our Automation Development team and are seeking Controls Engineers to support the design and build of highly advanced, custom automation and robotic equipment for autonomous vehicle production. This is a hands-on role focused on conceptual, in-house engineered systems—not repetitive builds or catalog automation.Engineers in this group own projects end-to-end, from early concept and proof-of-principle through programming, debug, factory acceptance testing, and on-site integration. The current flagship project supports a next-generation autonomous vehicle platform, with the first production units already shipped.This role is ideal for Controls Engineers coming from systems integrators or custom machine builders who enjoy variety, ownership, and technically challenging work.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, program, and debug PLC, HMI/SCADA, robotics, servo, and machine vision systemsDevelop control architectures for custom automation and robotic equipmentReview electrical schematics and contribute to hardware and network architecturePerform system bring-up, debugging, validation, and factory acceptance testingCollaborate closely with mechanical engineers, assembly teams, and manufacturingSupport equipment installation and . manufacturing facilitiesTravelTypical travel averages 10–25% (historically fluctuates by project)Travel is limited to 4 U.S. manufacturing locations (California, Texas, Nevada)QualificationsExperience in custom automation, robotics, or systems integrationPLC programming experience ( Siemens preferred, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley also acceptable )Engineers proficient in Rockwell who are open to transitioning to Siemens are strongly encouraged to applyExperience with HMI/SCADA platforms (WinCC, Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar)Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)Why This Opportunity Stands OutWork on fully conceptual, in-house designs with protected intellectual propertyExposure to cutting-edge autonomous vehicle and robotics technologyProjects that most automation houses and integrators never get access toStrong compensation, Day-1 benefits, and long-term growth potentialCollaborative engineering culture with high technical standards and visibility