Controls Engineer
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, directs, performs,
coordinates and reviews technical tasks associated with electrical
control systems design. This includes control panel layouts,
control panel schematics, PLC and HMI programming, bill of material
development, and material releases. Contributes to the development
of project schedules for engineering activities. Ensures that
individual contributions meet deliverables for contract and
proposal requirements in scope, schedule and budget. Provides and
coordinates engineering estimates to support proposal activities
within established guidelines. Provides technical review and
direction of sub-contractors/vendors through Project Management
requirements, thus ensuring project is brought in on budget.
Reviews all contract scope requirements for impact on electrical
and control systems. Travel as required to meet proposal and
project objectives (10 to 15%). Performs miscellaneous job-related
duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology. 5 to
15 years of experience in electrical control systems design and
programming. Familiarity with material handling or water treatment
processes a plus. Characteristics and Skills: AutoCAD proficiency
required. AutoCAD Electrical proficiency a plus. RSLOGIX /
FactoryTalk Proficiency Preferred. Modicon, AVEVA or Ignition
experience a plus. Proficiency with software testing and controls
commissioning. Proficiency with common industrial networking
platforms and protocols. Proficiency with industrial motor control
and variable frequency drive applications. Familiarity with NEC
(NFPA 70) and UL 508A. Proven time management and organizational
skills and ability to effectively prioritize and execute in an
environment with concurrent commitments. Essential Physical
Abilities: Ability to travel 10-15% of the time to meet proposal
and project objectives Ability to stand or sit at a desk using a
computer 80% of the time
Keywords: , Rockford , Controls Engineer, Engineering , Waukegan, Illinois
