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Controls Engineer

Cintal, Inc.
Decatur, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries such as heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. With our dedicated team of experienced technical professionals, Cintal aims to add value for its customers by leveraging advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to the market.

Benefits

  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
  • Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
  • Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
  • 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
  • Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
  • Yearly bonus based on company performance
  • Visa sponsorship

Job Description/Typical Task Breakdown

  • Execute and support the design, test, manufacture, and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear that controls multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources
  • Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling switchgear controls
  • Interact with internal and external customers, accomplishing project milestones
  • Create bill of materials for generator paralleling switchgear controls in ERP system
  • Create PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear
  • Execute multiple projects simultaneously

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design, test, and commission custom switchgear and generator control systems 

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • 3-5 years experience required.
  • Open to 2 year degree’s within EE with 5 years of experience
  • Internships will not be counted
  • Open to Master’s with 3 years of experience

Required Technical Skills

  • Ability to create PLC programs using one of the IEC 61131 PLC Programming languages i.e. Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text or any other PLC programming language
  • Design, test, and commission control systems. i.e. systems with different PLC controllers in the same system, experience interfacing, designing controls with different manufacturers
  • Develop control software utilizing various PLC platforms. Expert knowledge on at least one of the following PLC platforms. Schneider Momentum, M340, M580, AB Control, Compact Logix, Woodward MSLC, DSLC, Easy Gen, and LS5 Architecture
  • Interpret customer specifications and drawings, and apply them to design platform while considering industry regulations and requirements
  • Customize PLC software and hardware templates

Desired Skills

  • Understand in detail the applicable NEC, UL 508, UL 891, UL 1558, UL MV, CSA 22-2, and ANSI requirements and their applications in switchgear controls
  • Understand protective relays, their functions associated with Generator, and Utility protection applications

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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