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Control Systems/ Automation Engineer

Blue Collar Services

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48–$53 Per Hour
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Engineering, Communication Skills, Control Systems, ControlLogix, Customer Relations, Electrical Engineering, Ethernet, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Network Monitoring, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Program Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Regulations, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Robotics Components, Safety Codes, Schedule Development, Servomechanism, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Engineering, Systems Reliability, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
16 days ago
Controls Engineer

Location: Markham, IL

Compensation: $48-$53 per hour

What we offer:


  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
  • 401(k) company matching
  • Paid time off, holidays, paid parental leave
  • Pet insurance options
  • Mid Shift 10 pm-8 am/ work 4 days per week
As a Controls Systems Engineer (Automation Engineer), you'll provide expert-level support for automated material handling equipment (MHE) in a high-volume fulfillment environment. Focus on troubleshooting, programming, and optimizing controls systems to maximize reliability, uptime, and performance.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Troubleshoot and modify PLC/PC programs (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, RSLogix 5000) for conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply, and SCADA systems.
  • Serve as first-level escalation for on-site and remote controls support, including after-hours emergencies.
  • Inspect systems, ensure compliance with design specs, codes, and safety regulations.
  • Oversee contractor work, manage scopes, scheduling, and inspections for upgrades and maintenance.
  • Engineer reliability improvements from concept to implementation.
  • Monitor industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.), servo drives, VFDs, and electrical systems.
  • Analyze metrics, resolve performance issues, and partner with site teams on failures and process enhancements.
  • Communicate technical details, timelines, and impacts clearly with leadership, operations, and maintenance.
  • Build strong relationships with the client and operations teams.
Requirements:


  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience/education); 2-5 years relevant controls/automation experience.
  • 2+ years with PLC programming, robotics components/controls, and SCADA systems.
  • Experience in at least two full engineering design cycles (spec, selection, programming).
  • Strong problem-solving; physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb, stoop, etc.
  • Effective communication for complex technical and stakeholder interactions.
Preferred:


  • 2+ years apprenticeship or controls troubleshooting/programming.
  • Experience with diverse conveyors/sortation and robotic maintenance.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills; strong organizational and math abilities.
We invest in your growth through on-the-job learning, coaching, and training—positioning you for advancement after just six months of success.


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