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Lead Control Systems Engineer

Oakbrook Terrace, IL · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens ... Designing electrical control cabinets and panels * Testing the system configuration to verify ...

Hunter Foundry

Control Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$82K - $106K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in control systems design, PLC programming, and electrical integration for industrial automation and machinery. This role requires a hands-on engineer ...

DIA Packaging, Inc

PLC Control Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in control systems design, PLC programming, and electrical integration for industrial automation and machinery. This role requires a hands-on engineer ...

Thermon

Electrical Engineer

Franklin Park, IL · On-site

Custom engineered-to-order, their products serve a broad range of markets from food processing to ... ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDesign electrical control systems and review existing control ...

Thermon

Electrical Engineer

Franklin Park, IL · On-site

Engineering Job Type: Full-Time, In Office Location : Franklin Park, IL Who are we? Located in ... Design electrical control systems and review existing control systems for all product lines, which ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for electrical control system engineer in Chicago, IL is $96,793.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,400.00 and $110,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Electrical Control System Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,793 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Lead Control Systems Engineer

Oakbrook Terrace, IL • On-site

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$110K - $120K/yr

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Job description

Overview:

Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems. 


Responsibilities:

  • Owns and leads projects with small to medium sized teams for projects executed in different platforms. 
  • Assists Project Manager in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
  • Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
  • Designs control systems’ network architectures and control strategies.
  • Serves as a technical contact for customers.
  • Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
  • Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.


Day to Day Activities:

  • Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
  • Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking direction from the project manager or lead engineer
  • Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
  • Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
  • Testing the system configuration to verify functions
  • Travel to client site for project meetings
  • Travel to client site for system commissioning


Qualifications:

  • 2-8 years of experience in automation
  • As a minimum, must be at least proficient on one or more of the following platforms:
    • Rockwell Controllogix
    • Rockwell PlantPAx
    • Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio
    • Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
  • Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
  • Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
  • B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree
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Year founded

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