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Controls Engineer

Cullerton Group
Sterling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Controls Engineer in Rock Falls, IL. The work will be done on-site. This is a permanent job and includes relocation assistance. The position also offers bonus opportunities and travel incentive programs.

🔧 What you’ll do:

  • PLC & HMI programming (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell – Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk)
  • System startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Work across the full lifecycle: development → implementation → support

🏭 Environment:

Material handling, batching, and industrial automation systems

📍 Location: Onsite in Sterling, IL (Mon–Fri)

✈️ Travel: ~25%

What we’re looking for:

  • 2–6 years of controls/automation experience
  • Strong PLC/HMI programming skills (Rockwell preferred)
  • Experience with commissioning or startup

⚠️ Important: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (no sponsorship available)

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