Controls Engineer

Hello,
I hope you're doing well.
My name is Purna, and I'm reaching out from Intellectt Inc. regarding an exciting opportunity for Controls Engineer based in Libertyville, IL.(Onsite)with one of our prestigious clients. I would love to connect and discuss this opportunity in more detail. Please feel free to share your updated resume at

purnasree.u@intellectt.com

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Title: Controls Engineer.
Location: Libertyville, IL.

Job Summary

• Provide technical leadership for controls, automation, and electrical systems supporting high-volume medical device manufacturing operations.
• Lead the specification, installation, commissioning, and optimization of automated assembly equipment, machine networks, and SCADA systems.
• Support production by troubleshooting and improving PLC-based controls, motion control systems, vision systems, and industrial automation equipment.
• Drive safety, quality, reliability, and productivity improvements through controls engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop control system specifications, user requirements, and automation standards for manufacturing and material handling equipment.
• Support equipment installation, FAT/SAT activities, validation, commissioning, and production startup.
• Troubleshoot controls-related downtime issues and implement corrective actions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Manage software, firmware, security access, change controls, and system upgrades for manufacturing equipment.

Technical Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, servo drives, and motion control systems.
• Configure and maintain industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ProfiNet, Modbus, Profibus, and serial communication protocols.
• Support and optimize vision inspection systems, MES interfaces, RFID systems, and data collection platforms.
• Develop preventive maintenance strategies, root cause investigations, and technical training programs for maintenance and production teams.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk SE, Ignition, and industrial automation systems.
• Hands-on expertise with HMI development, SCADA systems, PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix servo drives, and motion control applications.
• Solid understanding of industrial networking, fieldbus communication protocols, PID control loops, and control system architecture.
• Proven troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or manufacturing systems within a high-volume production environment.
• Experience designing, commissioning, and supporting automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.
• Ability to lead technical projects, manage change controls, and support cross-functional engineering teams.

Thanks & Regards,
Purnasree.U
Recruiter
Intellectt Inc

Purnasree.u@intellectt.com

Desk number: 7324568346 EXT: 234