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Entegee, Inc.
Controls Engineer
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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
Design, program, integrate, and support control systems for automated industrial machinery using PLC, HMI, electrical design, and industrial networking technologies. Job Requirements Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline. 5+ years of experience in industrial automation. 2+ years of hands-on experience with Rockwell PLC 500 or 5000 platforms. Experience with FactoryTalk View. Experience with Beckhoff control systems and TwinCAT software. Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical. Experience developing electrical drawings and control panel schematics. Experience with control panel wiring and electrical troubleshooting. Experience configuring industrial communication networks, including Ethernet, Modbus, and DeviceNet. Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. Knowledge of UL, CSA, and CE machinery/electrical standards. Ability to travel to customer sites for equipment installation, startup, and commissioning. Preferred Skills Experience with Wonderware applications. Experience tuning proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control algorithms. Experience with analog control interfaces and instrumentation. Job Responsibilities Design electrical control systems for specialized automated industrial machinery. Develop electrical drawings, control panel schematics, and related technical documentation. Program PLC-based automation systems. Develop and configure HMI applications for automated equipment. Integrate sensors, actuators, drives, and other input/output devices. Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks. Develop and tune control algorithms for analog interfaces. Perform control panel wiring, equipment troubleshooting, and system diagnostics. Apply NEC requirements and UL, CSA, and CE standards to machinery designs. Support equipment assembly and integration on the production floor. Perform onsite equipment installation, startup, testing, and commissioning.
Pay:
85000-105000 Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.Disclaimer:
These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.Pay Details:
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance forEmployers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance