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Southlake Automation

Controls Engineer

Merrillville, IN

$82K - $106K/yr

Southlake Automation is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer who is interested in experiencing a ... Full Control System Design - PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA, MES * Control Panel Design ...

Gotion, Inc.

Junior Controls Engineer

Manteno, IL · On-site

Support the development and maintenance of control systems, including PLC programs, HMIs, and ... S. base salary range for this full-time position is $60,000.00 -$70,000.00, plus eligibility for ...

Terco, Inc

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Design Engineer

Bloomingdale, IL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Design Engineer Terco Inc. | Engineering Department | Full-Time | Reports to: President About the ... PLC-based control systems that coordinate line operations. · Configure and support sensors, HMIs ...

Gotion, Inc.

Controls Engineer, Cell Line

Manteno, IL · On-site

$82K - $107K/yr

Proficiency in PLC programming, Siemens 1500 prefer, HMI development, and SCADA systems ... S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 -$120,000, plus eligibility for bonus ...

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Controls Engineers

Elgin, IL · On-site

$160K/yr

Elgin, IL Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: Up to $160,000 annually (based on experience) Overview ... PLC programming experience * Siemens (preferred) * Rockwell Automation (secondary) * HMI / SCADA ...

Converge Resources

HMI Developer

Chicago, IL

Greater Chicago Area Employment Type: Full-Time Overview An established industrial equipment ... PLC programming environments (e.g., ladder logic in Studio 5000 or similar) Experience with ...

Shure

Process Engineering Machine Controls Intern

Niles, IL · On-site

$23 - $43/hr

Assists with programming and integration of automated equipment using Labview, PLC programming, or ... full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. WHO WE ARE ...

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Diageo

Maintenance Team Leader

Plainfield, IL · On-site

Asset Care Manager Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried Schedule: 12-hour shift schedule, night shift ... PLC programming or program modifications are not required for this position. * Ability to use PLC ...

Protingent

I&C Engineer

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$145K - $215K/yr

Proficiency with PLC programming, control logic development, and instrumentation selection ... Job Type: Full-time * Salary Range: $145K- $215K * Location: Oak Brook, IL (Onsite) or Remote About ...

Provisur Technologies

Electrical Engineer II

Mokena, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Knowledge of embedded software, Process Control, PLC programming, C, C++ (or other high level ... The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time ...

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Controls Engineer

Southlake Automation

Merrillville, IN

$82K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Southlake Automation is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer who is interested in experiencing a large variety of engineering applications in a high-paced and challenging environment.

Southlake Automation offers Control Engineers a unique employment opportunity that allows for a variety of experiences in hardware design, network design, database development, robotics programming, software development and field commissioning. With a wide range of customers, engineers get the opportunity to see industrial equipment applied in a wide array of industries. These industries include automotive, chemical, consumer product, food & beverage, and material handling.


As a solution provider, Controls Engineers are responsible for project management and execution. This includes the electrical control design, programming, commissioning, panel build supervision and field commissioning.


As a fast-growing systems integrator, there is plenty of opportunity for advancement. Choose a career path that fits your goals and talents. Whether your plan is to become the highest technical expert, a project team leader or to branch into technical sales, Southlake Automation has a path for you.


Products and Engineering Services Offered by Southlake Automation:


  • Turnkey Robotic Cell Design and Deployment - Packing, palletizing, machine tending, & more

  • Full Control System Design - PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA, MES

  • Control Panel Design - Hardware design for PLC, HMI and drive systems

  • Control Panel Assembly - Control panels assembled and wired in our panel shop for our designs and the designs of others

  • Field Service - Assisting customers with down equipment situations

  • Remote Support - Assisting customers via telephone and VPN

  • Commissioning - Bring our designs to full operation


Responsibilities:

  • Design control systems
  • Manage project scope from written specification and verbal description
  • Ensure that designs meet NEC code and UL508A
  • Program PLCs and operator interfaces (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct and Mitsubishi).
  • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting while commissioning systems
  • Communicate directly with customers regarding the status of projects
  • Manage multiple projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Customer relationship management
  • Develop software applications with Visual Basic, C#, Python and SQL Server preferred but not required.
  • Prepare written scopes and material budgets for quotations


Requirements:

  • 0 to 10 years of experience.
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field of study.

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