Controls EngineerActalent • Elgin, Illinois, USA
Controls Engineer
Actalent • Elgin, Illinois, USA
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[job_card.job_description]Strong PLC programming experience with a focus on developing code rather than just troubleshooting. Experience in HMI programming. OEM or System Integration experience. Over 4 years of experience in Automation. Experience with controls hardware including sensors, remote IO, servos, VFDs, machine vision, barcode readers. Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet I / P, EtherCAT. Experience with 6-axis robots (FANUC primary). Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Controls Engineer
Responsibilities
- Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using MappView / TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards using Ignition.
- Set up and tune servo drives and VFDs for fast and smooth operation with brands like Schneider, Beckhoff, Siemens, and SEW.
- Design and implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment per codes and standards.
- Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic, and fluid plumbing.
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
- Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff, and installation of automated manufacturing equipment.
Essential Skills
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Elgin, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00 / yr.
Full Time benefits, 401k, profit sharing, and yearly bonus
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.
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