{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bb47f2f8ccf4723a2e4987f2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb47f2f8ccf4723a2e4987f2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bb47f2f8ccf4723a2e4987f2","title":"Industrial Automation Controls Engineer","description":"Industrial Automation Controls Engineer\nAbout the role\n\nOur partner is a well-established manufacturer of custom automated machinery seeking a Controls Engineer who will take full ownership of controls projects—from concept and programming through testing, commissioning, and startup. You’ll collaborate tightly with mechanical engineering and manufacturing while staying hands-on with advanced automation in a low-travel environment.\n\nA day in the life\n\nStart your day aligning with mechanical design on motion sequences and safety I/O. Move into building ladder logic or structured text in Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal, then design intuitive HMI screens. On the floor, you’ll integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, and VFDs; bring up panels; validate I/O; and debug issues during machine build, FAT, and startup—capturing updates in clear electrical schematics and documentation. A few times each quarter, you’ll travel (about 10–15%) to install, commission, and start up equipment, and you’ll provide remote and onsite support as needed.\n\nWhat you’ll tackle\nCreate, test, and troubleshoot PLC control logic on Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens platforms.\nDesign and configure HMIs for automated equipment, emphasizing clear workflows and diagnostics.\nDraft and revise electrical controls and schematics; maintain system documentation.\nIntegrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, and related industrial components into cohesive systems.\nDiagnose electrical and controls issues during build, test, and startup; drive timely resolutions.\nPartner closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing throughout development.\nSupport equipment testing, commissioning, installation, and customer startup.\nProvide field and remote technical support on controls-related issues.\nTravel approximately 10–15% for installation, startup, and customer support.\nWhat you bring\nHands-on programming experience with Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.\nHMI development background and familiarity with industrial automation environments.\nSolid grasp of electrical controls, schematics, sensors, motors, VFDs, and associated hardware.\nProven troubleshooting skills on automated machinery or industrial equipment.\nAbility to independently manage controls scope while collaborating within a broader engineering team.\nBachelor’s in Electrical, Controls, Automation Engineering, or a related field preferred.\nWhy you’ll like it here\nEnd-to-end ownership on custom automated machinery with significant technical variety.\nSee your work through programming, testing, debugging, and startup.\nLimited travel (about 10–15%)—no heavy road schedule.\nHigh visibility within an engineering organization that values technical leadership.\nModern Allen‑Bradley and Siemens ecosystems.\nJoin an established company actively investing in engineering and automation.\nProficiencies\nPLC troubleshooting\nElectrical schematics\nTroubleshooting industrial automation equipment\nPLC programming\nHMI development\nMachines & technologies you’ll use\nVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)\nProgrammable Logic Controllers (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)","company":"Tekpro Engineering","rawCompany":"tekpro engineering","city":"Elgin","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-10T03:52:50.403Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Industrial Automation Controls Engineer","description":"Industrial Automation Controls Engineer\nAbout the role\n\nOur partner is a well-established manufacturer of custom automated machinery seeking a Controls Engineer who will take full ownership of controls projects—from concept and programming through testing, commissioning, and startup. 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