Controls Engineer

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  • ROSCOE, IL
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Controls Engineer – Food & Beverage Systems (50%+ Travel Required)

50% Remote/50% Travel in the US


We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support automation projects across the United States. This role focuses heavily on PLC/HMI programming, system commissioning, and electrical troubleshooting for integrated production systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement PLC programming based on project requirements
  • Create, edit, and integrate HMI applications (FactoryTalk View; Ignition a plus)
  • Build and maintain I/O lists to align electrical and program design
  • Test, debug, modify, and validate system functions prior to shipment
  • Perform onsite startup and commissioning at customer facilities
  • Train customer personnel on system operation and program maintenance
  • Update and maintain electrical schematics after assembly
  • Provide ongoing technical troubleshooting and remote/onsite support

Requirements

  • 50% travel for installations, commissioning, and onsite startups
  • High-quality PLC & HMI programming (Allen-Bradley, FactoryTalk View; Ignition a plus)
  • System debugging, validation, and customer training
  • Electrical troubleshooting (480V, 110V, low-voltage controls)
  • Experience with integrated production systems preferred
  • Food/beverage/pharma experience is a plus
  • Ability to read AutoCAD P&ID drawings
  • Strong analytical and time-management skills

What’s in it for you:

  • 100% employer-paid medical benefits for you and your family
  • 15% annual bonus
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K)
  • Opportunity to work for a company that truly values its employees
  • Join a team with strong tenure and a reputation for investing in long-term growth

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Numbers & Facts

LocationROSCOE, IL

Skills

  • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Customer Trainingunmatched
  • Debugging Skillsunmatched
  • Electrical Designunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Input/Outputunmatched
  • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Startupunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • System Operationsunmatched
  • System Validationunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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