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Controls Engineer 3 (101109-1)

Cullerton Group

Mapleton, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$54
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Computer Firmware, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Document Management, Electrical Engineering, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Motor Control Systems, Operational Support, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Production Support, Production Systems, Program Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Reliability Engineering, Robotics, Safety Systems, Software Upgrades, Standards Development, Startup, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Reliability, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support
LOCATION
Mapleton, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Controls Engineer 3. The work will be done onsite full-time in Mapleton, IL. This is a long-term 12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is up to $54/hr + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).
Job Summary
Cullerton Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to support advanced manufacturing and foundry automation initiatives within a large-scale industrial environment. This role will focus on controls system design, troubleshooting, programming, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects supporting automated production processes. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, implement controls enhancements, and support automation technologies including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and machine safety systems. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge automation projects while helping establish controls engineering standards that can be leveraged across multiple facilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and support control systems from concept through implementation and startup completion
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI systems, and automation equipment
• Support robotic systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and process optimization
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement controls improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, and safety
• Perform technical calculations, system evaluations, firmware/software upgrades, and root-cause troubleshooting for controls-related issues
Required Qualifications
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (7+ years accepted without a degree)
• Minimum 5 years of controls engineering, automation engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related industrial automation experience
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming
• Experience with HMI programming and industrial control systems
• Experience with Fanuc robotic programming and robotic automation systems
• Knowledge of control systems engineering, electrical systems, motor controls, and industrial automation
• Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with machine safety design, implementation, and integration
• Experience supporting foundry, manufacturing, heavy industrial, or automated production environments
• Experience leading small-to-medium automation projects
• Familiarity with firmware upgrades, controls documentation, and process improvement initiatives
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical leadership within automation teams
Why This Role?
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful engineering and automation work supporting advanced manufacturing operations. You will work on the frontline of foundry automation, helping develop controls engineering standards and automation solutions that can be leveraged across multiple facilities. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with growth potential, technical development opportunities, and long-term career advancement.

 

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