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Controls Engineer-Service

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Rolling Meadows, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Commissioning, Communications Protocols, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Debugging Skills, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Ethernet, Human Machine Interface (HMI), IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Input/Output, Leading Edge Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Motion Control, Network Configuration Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Schematics, Software Development, Startup, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Rolling Meadows, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission complex automated systems. This role plays a critical part in delivering custom automation solutions from concept through installation and startup at customer sites. The ideal candidate brings strong Allen Bradley PLC expertise, a solid background in industrial automation, and the flexibility to travel extensively to support system integration and commissioning.
This is a high-impact role offering exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies, diverse industries, and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop control systems architecture for custom automated equipment.
  • Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs and related hardware.
  • Develop HMI applications, motion control solutions, and network configurations.
  • Interpret electrical schematics and ensure proper panel design and field wiring integration.
  • Support system debug, validation, and commissioning activities both in-house and at customer facilities.
  • Travel to customer sites for installation, startup, troubleshooting, and technical support.
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure systems meet functional and performance requirements.
  • Provide technical documentation including control narratives, I/O lists, and test procedures.
  • Assist in continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts.

Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum six (6) years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
  • Strong proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000).
  • Experience with HMI development and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, etc.).
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel layouts.


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

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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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