CareerPlan

Automation & Controls Engineer

East Peoria, Illinois, USFull-time$81k–$122k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Troubleshoot and support industrial automation and control systems on the manufacturing floor to improve equipment reliability, performance, and uptime.

Role type

Automation & Controls Engineer (IC)

Builds

Industrial automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and manufacturing equipment

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI development, robotics integration, industrial networking, VFD/motion control, root cause analysis, electrical troubleshooting, diagnostic software usage, equipment upgrades, continuous improvement

Preferred skills

Heat treat equipment knowledge, Allen-Bradley platforms, FANUC robotics, vision systems, instrumentation, mechatronics background

Technologies

Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI, FANUC robotics, industrial networking, vision systems, VFDs, motion control, diagnostic software

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems, Lead root cause investigations and implement permanent solutions, Support equipment upgrades and capital projects, Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams, Perform hands-on troubleshooting on the production floor, Develop expertise in industrial automation and controls

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC