Controls Engineer

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions Inc

Job Description

Description: Controls Engineer Location: Peoria Area Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Pay: $34/hr.-$37/hr., depending on experience and skills Job Type: Full-Time
What This Job Is Really About

If you’re the person who can look at a system, figure out what’s slowing it down, and make it run better—this is your role.

You’ll be designing, programming, and troubleshooting control systems that keep production moving. From PLC programming to diagnosing system issues, your work directly impacts uptime, efficiency, and overall plant performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
Identify issues in automated systems and fix them fast
Analyze process data to improve performance and reduce downtime
Work with maintenance and production teams to solve real-time problems
Support system upgrades, installs, and commissioning
Maintain and update system documentation
Ensure systems meet safety and quality standards
Help improve processes and drive continuous improvement projects

What Your Day May Look Like

Start your day with a safety meeting
Check in on system performance and review any overnight issues
Jump into troubleshooting a PLC or control issue that’s affecting production
Make logic changes or adjustments to improve system performance
Work with maintenance to track down a recurring issue on a line
Review system data to identify inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement
Spend time programming or testing updates to HMIs or SCADA systems
Support a new equipment install or upgrade project
Document changes and updates so everything stays organized and trackable
Wrap up by making sure systems are stable and ready for the next shift

Requirements: What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in controls or industrial automation
Hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI, and SCADA systems
Strong troubleshooting skills—you can diagnose and fix issues without hand-holding
Understanding of control systems (PID, process control, etc.)
Ability to read electrical schematics and system drawings
Experience with platforms like Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or ABB

Bonus If You Have

Experience with advanced controls (MPC, DCS, etc.)
Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tools
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC)
Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
Experience with CAD for panel design

What Makes This Role Worth It

Competitive salary based on your experience
Steady Monday–Friday day shift
Real impact on production and system performance
Opportunity to lead improvements and automation projects
Growth within a stable, established company

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