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Controls Engineer

$90k - $120k

Working World

Job Position: Controls Engineer

Location: Belvidere, IL 61008

Pay Rate: $90000.00-120000.00

Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm Monday-Thursday and 7:00am - 12:00pm Friday

Description:

  • Analyze design requirements, generate schematic diagrams, create bills of material,

    develop PLC and HMI application software, and verify/validate designs through

    simulations and testing.
  • Create clear and functional electrical, pneumatic and software designs that will meet the

    concept requirements and the quality, cost, and delivery needs of the end customer.
  • Complete documentation that is required to efficiently communicate designs for external

    and internal use through the use of detail drawings, electrical & pneumatic schematics,

    programming and bills of materials.
  • Correctly identify and communicate needed changes to tools (software, computers, and

    workspace, etc.) that eliminate repetitive concept/design errors or inefficiencies.
Requirements:
  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education

    coursework, internships and work experience in the automation industry
  • At minimum 3-5 years' experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs, including hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley servo drives
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience performing duties as an Electrical Controls Engineer
  • A minimum of 2 years' Robotic experience required
  • Previous experience using these software packages: MS Office, AutoCAD, SQL, Ladder

    Logic, Rockwell Studio 5000, Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio and similar industrial

    software titles (Ex.: Siemens Portal, Step7/Wincc, Omron, Automation Direct - Direct

    Soft)
  • Experience configuring, programming and troubleshooting skills with equipment

    including: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), HMI control, instrumentation,

    sensors, variable frequency drives, stepper/servo drives, motor control circuits, power

    distribution systems up to 600 VAC
  • Ability to draft one-line diagrams & schematics in AutoCAD. AutoCAD Electrical

    experience is preferred
  • Experience working to National Electrical Codes and Electrical Standards (NFPA, NEC,

    etc.) for Industrial Machinery as related to industrial plant installations
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D solid models
Benefits:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance - employer paid
  • Vision Insurance - employer paid
  • Short and Long-term disability - employer paid
  • Basic Life and AD&D - employer paid
  • Voluntary Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • 8 paid holidays
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