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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Controls Engineer, Senior
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What they do
An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
$101,383 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Senior Controls Engineer Location:
Elgin, IL Hire Type:
Direct hireCompensation:
$105,000 to $125,000Benefits:
Standard benefits package (health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k)Objective:
As a Senior Controls Engineer you will lead the electrical and/or controls design and programming of a custom automated assembly machines from concept to client acceptance. You will be responsible for understanding the concept, budget and schedule and staying within the project deadline and budget requirements.Responsibilities:
- Proficiency with Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and HMIs
- Will write PLC to device software interface including implementation documentation and validation plan
- Skilled in commissioning intelligent devices on fieldbus networks (Ethernet I/P, ProfiNet, etc.) with very good troubleshooting skills
- Should have robot programming (Epson, Adept, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Staubli, ABB)
- Set up and programming of vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)
- Precision motion control involving coordinated motion
- Participate in internal and customer design reviews, installations, and service calls when needed.
- Able to communicate engineering concepts and ideas clearly (to builders, customers, and others)
- Travel to customer sites for machine installation; travel % is approximately 25%
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of controls engineering experience in custom automation; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.