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Control System Architect Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

System Integration Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$73 - $94/hr

... to architect scalable industrial software systems, guide technical decisions, and ensure systems ... control systems up to MES and ERP • Driving readiness assessments for scalable deployment ...

System Integration Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$73 - $94/hr

System Integration Architect Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress ... control) to optimize operations and deliver real value, such as higher yield, less downtime ...

Design a scalable Group Policy framework: authoring, targeting, troubleshooting, change control ... systems in enterprise environments. * 5+ years hands-on experience with virtual desktop platforms.

Endpoint Architect

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

$240K/yr

Design a scalable Group Policy framework: authoring, targeting, troubleshooting, change control ... systems in enterprise environments. * 5+ years hands-on experience with virtual desktop platforms.

Design a scalable Group Policy framework: authoring, targeting, troubleshooting, change control ... systems in enterprise environments. * 5+ years hands-on experience with virtual desktop platforms.

Develop control-system architecture, electrical schematics, panel layouts, I/O lists, sequences of operation, and functional design specifications. * Ensure automation systems comply with applicable ...

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How much do control system architect jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for control system architect in Chicago, IL is $231,096.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,300.00 and $250,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Control System Architect vs Control Systems Engineer?

AspectControl System ArchitectControl Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, certifications like PLC or SCADABachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesign-focused, strategic planning, system architecture developmentImplementation, testing, troubleshooting of control systems
Industry UsageDesign firms, automation companies, large manufacturingManufacturing, process industries, automation projects

The Control System Architect primarily focuses on designing and planning control system architectures, ensuring integration and scalability. In contrast, Control Systems Engineers are more involved in implementing, testing, and maintaining these systems. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications but differ in their focus within the control systems lifecycle.

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Infographic showing various Control System Architect job openings in Chicago, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $231,096 per year, or $111.1 per hour.

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Job description

We currently have an opening for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our Process Control organization, located at our enter location. As an integral part of this highly skilled, innovative team, the successful candidate will play a significant role in providing services to our production operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Translate written specifications and business requirements into efficient, optimized control systems utilizing multiple SCADA, PLC, and DCS systems. These environments include Wonderware, GE Cimplicity, Intellution, Citect, Rockwell RSLogix, Allen Bradley PLCs, and GE PLCs.
  • Lead and coordinate Plant Process Control projects. Implement complex control systems.
  • Facilitate and apply control loop tuning to optimize processes.
  • Initiate and lead activities to optimize and improve plant process control systems and procedures.
  • Develop detailed design requirements.
  • Cultivate relationships with internal and external resources to develop and evaluate appropriate technologies.
  • Lead identification and implementation of applicable technologies, methods, and tools.
  • Write clear and concise technical reports on work and projects.
  • Create and give technical presentations to various levels in the organization.
  • Participate in and lead cross-site, cross-plant, and cross functional efforts.
  • Assure testing methods are adequate to achieve customer expectations.
  • Drive achievement of service level agreements and targets.
  • Serve as functional liaison for control system support and interact with the customer / business partners to respond to, prioritize, and resolve customer requests for all manufacturing process areas.
  • Participate in development of and lead implementation of Plant Processes Global Strategic initiatives.
  • Travel requirements are less than 10%.

Requirements:

    • Minimum 5 years of process control engineering experience in manufacturing, preferably steel related
    • Ability to develop a project scope, standard operating procedure, and bill of material for major projects.
    • Strong background in management of large control system projects
    • Strong ability to define an installation plan, supervise installation and successfully start up a major project. 
    • Advanced experience with a wide variety of PLCs: Allen Bradley and/or GE preferred 
    • Advanced experience with a variety of SCADA systems; Wonderware, Citect or Cimplicity preferred Ability to configure, tune and troubleshoot a variety of field devices and control loops Ability to read electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams Preferred requirements:
    • Advanced experience with data historians, OSISoft Pi 
    • Experience configuring and maintaining communications with various server environments especially Windows and VMS servers 
    • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
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