Controls Engineer

Controls Lead At The Plant

Our client is a manufacturer of precision round metal bars and shafts-including stainless, carbon, and alloy steel bar stock-used in high-tolerance industrial, aerospace, defense, medical, and manufacturing applications.

Job Description

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems
• Familiarity with industrial networking protocols and standards
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong project management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in using CAD software for control system design
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on experience with robotics and automation
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in controls engineering or a similar role
• Proficiency in control system design and implementation
• Strong understanding of PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems
• Skilled in the use of programming languages such as ladder logic, C, or Python

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or similar engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLC programming (Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens), HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, servo drives, robotic control, and fieldbus networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, DeviceNet)
• Proficiency in electrical drawing tools (AutoCAD LT, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical)
• Familiarity with safety and control standards such as GuardLogix, RSLogix Guard Plus, NEC/NFPA codes

What's On Offer

• Salary ranging from $80,000 - $135,000 depending on experience
• 2-3 weeks of PTO
• Full medical benefits
• Company paid holidays
• 401k

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Location: Lincolnshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Max Sinton

Job Reference: JN-042026-7005970