Freelance Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Illinois

About Orbia Polymer Solutions Vestolit:

You are purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That’s the spirit of the community you will find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23,000 every single day.

From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate with a focus on safety and environmental compliance

• Designing, implementing, and supporting DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipment

• Maintain the manufacturing plant's control systems at “World Class” standards

• Install software updates with the latest versions

• Participate on project teams and serve as site SME in the development of control/instrumentation systems and specifications

• Support factory acceptance testing of new equipment systems

• Lead the development and execution of small projects that are electrical/controls in nature; upgrading of obsolete controls to modern technology

• Work with corporate engineering to support the maintenance and improvement of site electrical infrastructure, equipment, and standards as needed

• Perform system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems, including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing

• Reload and reboot PLC to restore faulted equipment after power outages

• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections, as needed

• Provide hardware and software application support assistance to maintenance and production

• Set up and configure replacement electronic and control components to fit specific applications

• Working with others in the Operations and Maintenance teams to maintain the plant's process networks

• Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, SDS, safety materials, system drawings, Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems

• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing control systems, including ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control

Requirements:

• Basic computer skills to include experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Excellent attention to detail

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Basic decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Must be able to work on feet for at least 8 hours

• Any other tasks as requested by Leadership

• Ability to support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

• Ability to address on-call requests as needed

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Familiarity with communication networks like Ethernet/IP and Modbus

• Understanding of process instrumentation (sensors, actuators, etc.)

• Understanding of low-voltage distribution, safety relays, and emergency stop circuits

• Knowledge of databases and historians for logging machine data

• Understanding of feedback loops & PID controllers

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering field

• 5-10 years of experience in process control and automation

• 5-10 years of experience in programming/developing/configuring DeltaV, PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA software for control systems

• Aspen, Allen Bradley, SLC, Control Logix, Bailey, ABB

Our Offer:

• 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k)

• Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance

• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement

• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, eleven paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & work-life balance, innovation, & teamwork. Benefits start on day one!

Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated and unsolicited applications from third parties will not be accepted.

The compensation for this position will typically range from $80,500 - $149,000 per year.

We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognising that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you.

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.
The compensation for this position is included above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.

Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.