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Permanent Senior Controls Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Senior Controls Engineer

Elgin, IL

$105K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Controls Engineer Location : Elgin, IL Hire Type : Direct hire Compensation : $105,000 to $125,000 Benefits : Standard benefits package (health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Portage, IN · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

The Senior Controls Engineer is expected to provide strategic direction in the selection and deployment of automation technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in controls ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

The Senior Controls Engineer is expected to provide strategic direction in the selection and deployment of automation technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in controls ...

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Senior Controls Engineer

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Controls Engineer is expected to provide strategic direction in the selection and deployment of automation technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in controls ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Controls Engineer is expected to provide strategic direction in the selection and deployment of automation technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in controls ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Controls Engineer is expected to provide strategic direction in the selection and deployment of automation technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in controls ...

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Senior Controls Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$115K - $155K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Senior Controls Engineer serves as the technical lead for advanced microgrid control system projects within the Generac Microgrid Controls Team. This role owns projects endtoend-from sales ...

Sr. Controls Engineer

Bartlett, IL · On-site

$117K - $137K/yr

Join our Team! Sr. Controls Engineer is capable of leading the electrical and/or controls design and programming of a large, custom automated assembly machine project from concept to acceptance. Has ...

Sr. Controls Engineer

Willowbrook, IL · Hybrid

$90K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are looking for a Senior Controls Engineer who wants to design, build, and commission innovative automation solutions across material handling, conveying, and robotics environments. This role ...

Sr. Controls Engineer

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are looking for a Senior Controls Engineer who wants to design, build, and commission innovative automation solutions across material handling, conveying, and robotics environments. This role ...

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Sr. Controls Engineer

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are looking for a Senior Controls Engineer who wants to design, build, and commission innovative automation solutions across material handling, conveying, and robotics environments. This role ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$79 - $158/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mentor and develop other Controls Engineers. * Adhere to safety standards and promote a culture of safety. * Uphold ethical standards and exemplify the Carrier code of ethics. Required Qualifications

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Senior Controls Engineer

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$97K - $129K/yr

When you join Design Group as a Senior Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. Design Group is widely known as an industry leader, recognized as ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$79K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mentor and develop other Controls Engineers. * Adhere to safety standards and promote a culture of safety. * Uphold ethical standards and exemplify the Carrier code of ethics. Required Qualifications

Senior Controls Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$79K - $158K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mentor and develop other Controls Engineers. * Adhere to safety standards and promote a culture of safety. * Uphold ethical standards and exemplify the Carrier code of ethics. Required Qualifications

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for permanent senior controls engineer in Chicago, IL is $118,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,900.00 and $131,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Controls Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Elgin, IL

$105K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Title: Senior Controls Engineer
Location: Elgin, IL
Hire Type: Direct hire
Compensation: $105,000 to $125,000
Benefits: Standard benefits package (health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k)


Objective:

As a Senior Controls Engineer you will lead the electrical and/or controls design and programming of a custom automated assembly machines from concept to client acceptance. You will be responsible for understanding the concept, budget and schedule and staying within the project deadline and budget requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Proficiency with Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and HMIs
• Will write PLC to device software interface including implementation documentation and validation plan
• Skilled in commissioning intelligent devices on fieldbus networks (Ethernet I/P, ProfiNet, etc.) with very good troubleshooting skills
• Should have robot programming (Epson, Adept, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Staubli, ABB)
• Set up and programming of vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)
• Precision motion control involving coordinated motion
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews, installations, and service calls when needed.
• Able to communicate engineering concepts and ideas clearly (to builders, customers, and others)
• Travel to customer sites for machine installation; travel % is approximately 25%

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of controls engineering experience in custom automation; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience



Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.