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Controls EngineerActalent • Elgin, Illinois, USA
Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Actalent • Elgin, Illinois, USA
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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

  • 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.
  • 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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