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Control Works, Inc.

Automation Engineer

Pay: $84,287–$105,000/yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Location: Saint Charles, IL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 12 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

An Electronics Field Engineer provides engineering, testing or maintenance for electronic equipment and systems at remote locations. Works with circuits and other electronic equipment, components and systems.

$75,580 / year median in Illinois

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title Automation Engineer Basic Info
  • This is an exempt salaried position
  • Work hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week. However, this is based on workload and deadlines. This position is project/deadline oriented and not time based.
  • The immediate supervisors would be the company owners.
This position does not require supervision of any employees. Summary Overview of Position This position requires both field service and project management skills. The distribution of field service and project management can vary depending on the type of work that is available. Both in-state and out of state travel may be required depending of the work requirements.
Job Duties:
Essential and Additional
  • Provide project management from determining project scope to client installation. This includes; site visits to determine the overall scope of the project, developing and meeting the project time-line, development of electrical schematics and final quality check of the control system before shipping. Provide installation services after the project has shipped
  • Write software to control machinery using ladder logic and text based programming languages (Allen Bradley, B&R, Beckhoff, Ignition)
  • Robotics Experience a plus
  • Field Service - Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues in the field
  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned Skills and qualifications
  • BS in an Engineering discipline; Electrical, Mechanical, Software. Other disciplines may be considered based on abilities.
  • Knowledge of general PC computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to write software in Ladder Logic and text based programming languages
  • Experience with electrical diagraming software such as AutoCAD Electrical, See Electrical)
  • Ability to think critically and creatively.
  • Ability to work independently and make site decisions. Physical and Other requirements
  • Must be physically able to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to climb onto machinery as required.
Control Works, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Pay:
$84,286.81 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person