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Electrical Controls Engineer

Michael Page International
  • Naperville, Illinois
  • $125,000–$150,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
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Michael Page International

Job Description

Job Title

Newly created role with strong growth potential

About Our Client

Our client is a growing food manufacturer producing ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat protein products for major national retail partners. The company continues to invest heavily in operations, automation, and manufacturing excellence as demand for its products expands. This position supports a large production facility undergoing operational transformation and reliability improvements. The company offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with minimal bureaucracy, providing employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

Job Description

Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, instrumentation, and industrial networks

Lead root-cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions

Improve electrical infrastructure, power distribution systems, and controls reliability

Drive preventative and predictive maintenance programs

Maintain controls documentation, backups, and change management processes

Lead automation upgrades and controls projects from concept through commissioning

Support electrical safety initiatives including Arc Flash, LOTO, and NFPA compliance

Coach maintenance teams on troubleshooting and controls best practices

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

5+ years of electrical and controls experience in manufacturing

Strong PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial automation troubleshooting experience

Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell systems preferred

Knowledge of industrial power systems up to 480V

Proven track record improving uptime and leading engineering projects

What's on Offer

Competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 per year.

Comprehensive standard benefits package.

Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful engineering projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being close to the production floor and wants to make a visible impact within a growing manufacturing business. The salary range for this role is $120,000-$150,000 . This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs . The successful candidate may be eligible for bonus opportunities. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Maintenance, Reliability

Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where: Naperville

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant Name: Evalee Torres

Job Reference: JN-102026-7124918

Numbers & Facts

LocationNaperville, Illinois
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$125,000–$150,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://www.michaelpage.ca/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

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