Automation & Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Automation & Controls Engineer

Pontiac, IL & Peoria, IL – Full Time

Productive Resources ( is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team for our customer's facility in Pontiac, IL and Peoria, IL. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be a skilled Controls Engineer with a broad technical background including PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, robotics, hardware selection and interfacing, and use of CAD tools. Someone with a preferred 5+ years of experience. The successful candidate will possess a diverse set of skills and interests and will serve on multiple project teams.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional 

opportunities within our organization. 

Duties:

• Electrical System Design.
• Specify appropriate hardware and software components for control systems, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Electrical schematic print creation.
• 2D Panel layout.
• Develop PLC and HMI SCADA programs using industry-standard programming languages to control machinery and processes.
• Interface with sensors and actuators.
• Use of communication busses such as CAN and SSI.
• Component selection and BOM creation.
• Power distribution.
• Interface with industrial and collaborative robots.
• CODESYS, RMC Tools, EPLAN.
• AutoCAD Electrical.

Requirements:

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Detail oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Diverse interests and skill set, with an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience estimating and quoting projects.
• Ability to handle onsite support.
• FMEA and design reviews.
• Familiarity with code compliance.
• Electrician/Electrical contracting, On-road/off-road, Automotive repair, Communication/Networking hardware, Robotics, automation, or mechatronics, Farming.
• Experience controlling hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of control theory, PID tuning, and stability analysis.
• Experience with a variety of controls hardware

Preferred: 

• Mechanical and/or structural experience.
• SolidWorks experience

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources?

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Programs
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly