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System Engineer- Controls Engineering

Largeton Group
Round Lake, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Title: System Engineer- Controls Engineering

  • With minimal guidance, schedules, and leads a team through the planning and execution of a smaller project or a defined piece of a larger project. This includes constructing detailed, accurate project schedules, interfacing with development group,s and technical support groups.
  • Act independently with minimal supervision in developing large-scale PLC programs, HMI Systems, vision systems, and servo systems.
  • Able to interface with design, engineering, technicians, plant personnel, and external vendors to assure successful design, fabrication, and assembly of manufacturing equipment.
  • Able to contribute to cost estimating of the control engineering portion of major capital budget items, track project budgets, monitor and contribute to the spending of approved project funds.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks across multiple projects.
  • Continuously improve department processes and advance standardization related to controls technology and programming.
  • Investigate and analyze field issues and develop/evaluate/implement design improvements.
  • May indirectly supervises/coordinates engineers and/or technicians on assigned work.

Technical Skills & Experience Required

  • Controls Engineering experience (PLC-focused)
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, including Electrical systems and Pneumatic systems
  • Experience with electrical control system design
  • Hands-on experience with relevant CAD tools: SolidWorks Electrical

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience directly working in or actively supporting a dynamic manufacturing operation is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the basic principles in various engineering disciplines.
  • Must know how to effectively run projects and direct the activities of a technician.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing equipment electrical and pneumatic systems.
  • Experience with electrical control system design and relevant CAD software, preferably Solidworks Electrical.
  • Must have experience with electrical and control system design of manufacturing equipment with the following systems: Rockwell Automation Software (including RSLogix5000/Studio 5000) and HMI Systems (FactoryTalk View Studio ME/SE).
  • Experience with robotic programming (Fanuc, Omron, Staubli), vision systems (Cognex), as well as healthcare specific applications are a plus.
  • Ability to communicate and persuade customers, partners, and management on recommended courses of action with minimal assistance using both written and verbal methods.

Salary : $40 - $45

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