{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dfaf748ad4139a84a833ef74","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dfaf748ad4139a84a833ef74","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dfaf748ad4139a84a833ef74","title":"Controls Engineer","description":"Description:\nDescription\nSimplex designs and manufactures Load Banks and Fuel Supply systems for power generation and liquid automation. Our Products are used world-wide for mission critical environments in manufacturing, technology, hospitals, data centers and the U.S. military. At Simplex, we are experts at building products that meet our customers' exact requirements.\nThe duties of the Controls Engineer will consist of creating, modifying and testing controls software to provide control of our equipment while meeting our customer’s specifications. Proficiency will be attained on the job including the acquisition of a working knowledge of our products and their application. The controls engineer is expected to grow quickly in knowledge and ability to the point of assuming independent work in a period of 1-2 months and demonstrate continual growth thereafter.\nWork closely with engineering personnel to create, modify and test controls software\nAnalyze sales orders and customer specifications\nInput information into proprietary software accurately and efficiently\nModify programs with the changes required to achieve intended operation and functionality\nBuild PLC/HMI programs to meet customer expectations\nTroubleshoot service-related issues related to programming\nTravel to job sites as needed to assist with controls integration (less than 5%)\nMaintain a workflow that ensures timely adherence to the schedule\nRequirements:\nTechnical background including education and/or experience equivalent to 4-year degree in Engineering or Computer Science\nPLC/HMI programming experience\nUnderstanding of Networking/Communication using major industrial network protocols\nAbility to learn and understand new programming software\nStrong attention to detail, and a working understanding of electrical theory\nAbility to read electrical schematics\nAbility to identify (through both observation and conversation) key requirements needed to develop controls that will meet the demands of our customers\nComputer skills including familiarity with Office and ability to learn proprietary software quickly\nProblem solving skills and ability to work effectively under demanding deadlines\nAbility to remain seated and work from a computer for extended periods of time\nAbility to receive and retain instructional information\nThe ideal candidate will have experience using a variety of PLC/HMI programming platforms, NI Labview, and/or equivalents.\nMust be able to communicate (read, write and speak) the English language clearly\nExperience working with engineering in a manufacturing environment a plus","company":"Simplex","rawCompany":"simplex","city":"Springfield","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T16:24:36.209Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"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":"Controls Engineer","description":"Description:\nDescription\nSimplex designs and manufactures Load Banks and Fuel Supply systems for power generation and liquid automation. Our Products are used world-wide for mission critical environments in manufacturing, technology, hospitals, data centers and the U.S. military. At Simplex, we are experts at building products that meet our customers' exact requirements.\nThe duties of the Controls Engineer will consist of creating, modifying and testing controls software to provide control of our equipment while meeting our customer’s specifications. Proficiency will be attained on the job including the acquisition of a working knowledge of our products and their application. 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