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Controls Engineer / Industrial HMI Developer

ESPO Corporation
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

Controls Engineer / Industrial HMI Developer
Location: Darien, IL area
Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire
Pay range: 85-110/k
No sponsorship or C2C, local candidates preferred.


Industrial HMI Developer II
Join a Collaborative and Motivated Team as an Industrial HMI Developer!
Enjoy a culture that includes a casual dress code, flexible working hours, and a friendly environment that encourages sharing of knowledge and experience among your peers.
Take advantage of opportunities to be involved in the development of new systems using cutting edge automation devices and software.
Varied project exposure from retrofits/upgrades to green-field manufacturing facilities.
If you think you would enjoy big company resources with a small company atmosphere, then this could be the right opportunity for you!

Responsibilities include:
  • Working with customer project engineers and automation engineers to design and develop HMI systems for controlling automated production lines.
  • Design and development of HMI programs using Ignition, Wonderware and AB Factory talk for new systems and upgrades to existing systems.
  • Testing and simulation of HMI systems.
  • Field deployment of HMI terminals and onsite modifications to screens during commissioning and startup processes.
  • Establishing communications from HMI servers to PLC systems over networks.
  • Overnight travel is required. (15-20%)
Requirements to Qualify:
  • Associate technical degree or equivalent certification.
  • Applicants should have 3 years in the following areas: HMI Development and Deployment in an industrial setting for industrial equipment with primary experience on Wonderware, Ignition and AB Factory talk SE & ME platforms.
  • Basic IT networking experience.
  • Familiarity with High Performance graphical design methodology. (ISA-101)
  • Able to work effectively both individually and with a team.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • A commitment to doing it right the first time.
  • A valid driver's license for travel.
Additional Preferred Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to navigate Studio 5000 or other PLC systems written in ladder logic.
  • Programming experience in Python or SQL.
  • Ignition Certification
  • Understanding of OPC UA protocol and servers.
  • Graphic Design and/or Technical Writing experience.
  • Experience developing with Win CC or AB Factory Talk Optix.
Company Profile
Our client has quickly grown to become a leading provider of equipment and services for industrial automation in the building products sector. Our expertise in engineering, programming, fabrication, and system commissioning enables us to provide high quality solutions for a wide variety of industries. As we continue to grow, we continue to create opportunities for others to share in our success.
Salary and Benefits
  • Base Salary with Annual Bonus and Travel Bonus opportunities
  • Benefits including: Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Life, LTD, and AD&D insurance and Short-Term Disability insurance - company paid
  • 401k plan with Matching
  • 10 Vacation Days, 5 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays
  • Opportunities to learn from a strong and cohesive engineering team.
Schedule:
  • 8-hour workday - Monday to Friday


ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
ESPO has a comprehensive benefit package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, 401k. etc after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law.

Salary : $85,000 - $110,000

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