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Venteon

2nd Shift Controls Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K/yr

2ND SHIFT CONTROLS ENGINEER - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS A Leading Automotive Supplier in Chicago, Illinois needs a 2nd Shift Controls Engineer. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering ...

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How much do night shift controls programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for night shift controls programmer in Chicago, IL is $83,096.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $95,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Night Shift Controls Programmer vs Controls Engineer?

AspectNight Shift Controls ProgrammerControls Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications or associate degrees in automation or control systemsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, often with professional engineering license
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, industrial facilities, night shiftsDesign offices, industrial sites, project sites, day shifts
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, automation, and process industriesUsed across manufacturing, automation, and engineering consulting firms

While both roles involve control systems, the Night Shift Controls Programmer primarily focuses on programming and maintaining control systems during night shifts, often with specialized certifications. Controls Engineers typically have a broader engineering background, focusing on designing, testing, and optimizing control systems across various projects and shifts.

What is the most common night shift controls programmer job?

The most common night shift controls programmer job involves programming and maintaining industrial control systems, such as PLCs and SCADA systems, typically working overnight hours to support manufacturing or processing facilities. These roles often require knowledge of ladder logic, control software, and safety protocols, with some positions requiring certifications like OSHA or specific control system training.

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2nd Shift Controls Engineer

Venteon

Chicago, IL • On-site

$130K/yr

Full-time, Other

PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description


2ND SHIFT CONTROLS ENGINEER - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
A Leading Automotive Supplier in Chicago, Illinois needs a 2nd Shift Controls Engineer. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. No Travel Required. NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This full-time, salary, role is a part of the Engineering Team and reports to the Engineering Manager.
Train, coach, and mentor, the electrical controls process, for manufacturing skilled trades and mentor colleagues.
Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.
Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation.
Guide designs, develop and test electrical control methods, materials, processes, and results.
Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in electrical, mechanical, controls or automation engineering. Master's Degree is a plus. Open for equivalent years of experience.
Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred.
Experienced with Vision System
Working knowledge of PLC/CNC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), ABB and FANUC Robots.
Lean Manufacturing experience
Excellent "hands on" electrical/mechanical aptitude
Experience working with electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to read and write in English and to perform mathematical calculations
NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
TO APPLY:
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.

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