{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c402eaafe876d799f8c733ff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c402eaafe876d799f8c733ff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c402eaafe876d799f8c733ff","title":"Controls Engineer - Junior","description":"Overview\nIn this role you will support a highly automated medical device manufacturing operation, blending traditional controls with OT, SCADA, and IT to enable a connected factory. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to boost equipment connectivity, data visibility, and production reliability. This position offers a path into smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives on site in Buffalo Grove. You will drive upgrades, troubleshooting, and integration efforts that shape a high-performance operation.\n\nResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and support PLC-controlled production equipment and automation systemsMaintain and enhance plant-level SCADA and visualization platformsAdvance OT initiatives including network connectivity and system integrationIntegrate production equipment with PLCs, SCADA, databases, and plant systemsCollaborate with Engineering, IT, Controls, Quality, and Operations to improve reliabilityTroubleshoot hardware, networks, HMIs, and manufacturing softwareParticipate in automation upgrades, commissioning, validation, and continuous improvementSupport data collection, reporting, and connected factory initiativesAssist with ASRS and AGV integration where applicableDevelop and maintain controls documentation and network diagramsCoordinate with vendors and integrators during installations and upgrades\nKey requirementsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field2–5 years in industrial automation or manufacturing controlsExperience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment in manufacturingWorking knowledge of SCADA systems and HMI platformsUnderstanding of Manufacturing IT, OT, and industrial networkingExperience with high-speed automated manufacturing equipmentStrong electrical controls, automation hardware, and industrial networking troubleshootingExcellent cross-team communication skillsClear communication across Engineering, IT, Operations, and QualityCross-functional collaborationProactive problem-solvingAllen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC platformsSCADA platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk View SE, WinCC, Wonderware, or similar)MES or historian platforms (exposure)","company":"Sterling Engineering","rawCompany":"sterling engineering","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T05:03:14.032Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"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":"Controls Engineer - Junior","description":"Overview\nIn this role you will support a highly automated medical device manufacturing operation, blending traditional controls with OT, SCADA, and IT to enable a connected factory. 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