Controls Engineer - Senior

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$150,000–$175,000 Per Year

SKILLS

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Allen-Bradley, Architectural Drafting, Automation, Automation Systems, Bill of Materials (BOM), Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Communication Skills, Communications Architecture, Component Assembly, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Design Services, Drug Manufacturing, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Specification, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Internet of Things, Ladder Logic, Leadership, Machine Tool, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Medical Disposables, Medical Equipment, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, Preventative Maintenance, Process Improvement, Program Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Robotics, Software Administration, Structured Programming Methodologies, System Architecture, Systems Maintenance, Systems/Internals Programming

LOCATION

Buffalo Grove, IL

POSTED

30+ days ago

Senior Controls Engineer – Medical Devices
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
Compensation: $150,000 – $175,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our Medical Devices team in Buffalo Grove, IL. Reporting to the Director of Operations Engineering, this role is responsible for specifying, designing, and maintaining advanced automation equipment, tooling, and applications to meet manufacturing requirements. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in control systems, PLC programming, robotics, and automation solutions within medical device or pharmaceutical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, and maintain control systems for manufacturing equipment.
Build standardized automation cells and custom automated solutions from concept to deployment.
Configure, program, and maintain PLC software and wiring.
Program controls for factory automation equipment including robotics, machine vision, servos, and pneumatics.
Work with multiple PLC platforms (Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron, etc.), HMIs, and motion controllers.
Perform electrical design, drafting, and communication architecture for automation systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve automated process or equipment issues.
Develop and improve manufacturing processes and equipment for electrical component assembly.
Partner with vendors and maintenance teams to ensure spare parts availability and preventive maintenance plans.
Support system deployment at company and customer sites, including service work.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and operations leadership on automation initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
10+ years of relevant experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of automation equipment specification, installation, and upgrades.
Experience designing fail-safe electrical circuits with safety PLCs and relays.
Robotics programming experience with UR, ABB, Omron, or Yamaha.
Expertise in PLC programming (Structured Text, Ladder Logic) and software tools such as GX Works3, Studio 5000, TIA Portal, TwinCat3.
HMI design experience (FactoryTalk, GTWorks3, or similar).
Skilled in integrating mechanical, electrical, sensor, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent for schematics/drawings.
Python programming and IoT device familiarity a plus.
Experience with BOMs, manufacturability, process design, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Background in high-speed/high-accuracy automation solutions preferred.
Experience with fluid filling, drug handling automation, and disposable manufacturing is a strong plus.
Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across teams.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1969

WEBSITE

http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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