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Controls & Automation Engineer

Chicago, IL, US💼 Full-time💰 $88,600–$88,600🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, implement, and optimize automation, controls, and digital manufacturing systems to improve safety, reliability, quality, and productivity in manufacturing operations.

Role type

Senior Controls & Automation Project Engineer

Builds

PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial network, robotics, and digital factory systems for manufacturing plants

Domain

Industrial Automation / Manufacturing / Food & Beverage / Pharmaceutical

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

PLC programming (Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus), instrumentation and process control, electrical troubleshooting, VFDs and motor controls, project management, capital project leadership

Preferred skills

FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Batch, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, OSI PI, robotics and vision inspection systems, SQL databases, Power BI, automation dashboard development, ISA/PMP/TÜV certifications

Technologies

Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Batch, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, OSI PI, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, Power BI, SQL

Responsibilities

Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, servo, and motion control systems; Lead commissioning, startup, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ, and validation activities; Manage automation and controls projects from concept through startup and handover; Identify opportunities to improve OEE, waste, throughput, and energy consumption; Ensure automation systems comply with corporate cyber security standards and GMP/Food Safety regulations; Provide technical coaching and training to maintenance technicians and operations personnel

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership

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