What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control System Engineer position at Premier Group?
JOB – Control System Engineer
LOCATION – Schaumberg, IL
SALARY - $95,000 - $125,000 per annum
TERM – Direct Hire
A growing industrial machinery manufacturer is seeking an experienced Control System Engineer to join their team and work on the development and implementation of control systems for complex automated equipment.
The Control System Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Programming, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in PLC and HMI programming for automated machinery.
- Expertise with Allen Bradley platforms (Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench, FactoryTalk).
- Proficiency in programming PLCs using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, and Function Block Diagrams.
- Solid understanding of control system hardware including VFDs, relays, sensors, pneumatics, and analog I/O.
- Strong ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and electrical diagrams.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of UL, NEC, and NFPA standards.
The Control System Engineer's duties will involve:
- Designing, programming, and testing PLCs and HMIs for custom automation equipment.
- Managing projects from initial design through testing and customer acceptance.
- Debugging code, troubleshooting issues, and supporting final system commissioning.
- Documenting software changes and system sequences of operation.
- Collaborating with engineering, shop, and service teams to ensure successful integration and support.
- Providing remote technical support to field technicians for deployed machines.
For more information about this Control System Engineering role, please apply, or contact Jack Smillie at jsmillie@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
Many thanks,
Premier Group
Salary : $95,000 - $125,000