Senior Electrical Controls Engineer 57866 Job Num: 57866
20 Days Old
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Job Description
Position Title: Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
Work Schedule: Onsite/Monday through Friday
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Salary: $110-120K/year
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for our automated machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming, HMI development, servo motion control, and electrical schematic design. This role requires a hands-on approach to machine automation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, high-quality control systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and layout electrical control panels, ensuring compliance with UL508A and NEC standards.
- Select and integrate sensors, pneumatic control components, and commercial automation products (e.g., photo sensors, vision systems, bar code readers, hot melt systems) based on company standards and customer specifications.
- Develop, modify, and debug PLC, HMI, and servo motion control programs.
- Create electrical schematics, documentation and bills of materials based on project requirements and customer specifications
•Be proficient in every control aspect from budgeting time, cost control, choosing quality and reliable product
- Work closely with Mechanical Engineering teams to integrate electrical and mechanical components.
- Troubleshoot control systems over the phone and on-site with customers.
- Travel to customer locations for system installation, modifications, and aftermarket electrical control support (25% overnight travel).
- Train and mentor entry-level Electrical Controls Engineers.
•Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
•Assist in the development of standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed within the department
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and AutoCAD.
- Strong background in machine automation, electrical schematic design, and motion control systems.
- Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical design; experience with SolidWorks Electrical is a plus.
- Proficient in commercial automation products such as photo sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems.
- Proven experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and multi-axis coordinated motion control.
- Solid understanding of machine timing and industrial wiring concepts.
- Strong electro-mechanical skills with a hands-on approach to system troubleshooting.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-driven and project goal-oriented individual
- Comfortable with 70% behind the desk work and 30% on the floor testing when in the plant
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with electrical schematic software such as AutoCAD Light or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Prior exposure to industrial automation and machine design.
Benefits:
- Medical PPO Company paid 100 % for Employee and about 90% for dependents.
- Dental PPO Plan - Company paid 100 % for Employee
- Vision plan PPO Plan
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) $1,500 for Employee and $3,000 for Family annually
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance ($25,000 Basic and Supplemental options)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (Basic and Supplemental options)
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- 401K Plan
- 11 Paid Holidays
- PTO and Sick time
- Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $5,250 per year towards tuition reimbursement.
To apply, please email resume to yhirano@pasona.com
Job Details
City: Elk Grove Village
State: IL
Job Type: Permanent Job
Salary High: 120000.00
Salary Low: 110000.00
Languages: English
Hours of Operation:
Benefits:
Contact Information
Job Owner: Yu Hirano
Job Owner Email : yhirano@pasona.com
- Location:
- Elk Grove Village