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Automation Controls Engineer

$70k - $90k

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting

Job Description

Job Description

Automation  Controls Engineer :  Roscoe, IL

We are seeking an  Automation Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of industrial automation and electrical control systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects involving motor controls, motion and process control systems, and CNC control solutions.

Key  Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement industrial automation and electrical control systems to meet project specifications and customer requirements.
  • Support projects throughout the engineering lifecycle, from initial concept and design through startup and commissioning.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to develop effective, cost-conscious technical solutions.
  • Specify and select electrical control components, including motor controls, circuit protection devices, PLCs, sensors, and safety control devices.
  • Prepare bills of materials (BOMs) for control system projects.
  • Develop electrical schematics, layout diagrams, and other technical documentation.
  • Assist with improving existing products, systems, and engineering processes.
  • Ensure designs and documentation align with applicable engineering standards, manufacturer specifications, and relevant safety codes.

Skills & Experience :

  • Education: HSD,  required; Technical training, trade school, or Associate degree in a related field, preferred
  • Experience: 1-2+ years of relevant experience in industrial machinery, factory automation, or electrical controls,  required
  • Knowledge: AC and DC circuitry and electrical safety codes and regulations,  required
  • Software:  experience using CAD software, PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs,  required

What  W e Offer:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) w/ company match
  • Life Insurance
  • HSA and FSA
  • PTO
  • Company-paid holidays

Please Note:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay: $70,000 - $90,000/year

Type: Full-time, 1st Shift, On-site

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? 

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

Vacancy posted 22 days ago
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