Senior Controls Engineer_IL

Job Description
Head-huntress.com has a Direct Hire opportunity for a Senior Controls Engineer with a reputable Client in Addison, IL. This position is full-time, hybrid work arrangement, and it requires work on site at Client's location in Addison, IL.

Position: Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Addison, IL

Experience Level: Senior (15+ years)

Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science preferred

Industry: Industrial Automation

Compensation: $131,000 - $140,000

Relocation Assistance: Not provided

Description:

Head-huntress.com is seeking a skilled Senior Controls Engineer for our Client's team in Addison, IL. This individual will be responsible for delivering innovative automation solutions and designing standards either independently or as a team leader. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery to meet customer requirements. Key responsibilities include developing control system architectures, selecting components, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, and demonstrating functional knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems. Additionally, expertise in controls hardware, including control panel design, UL508A familiarity, motor control centers, hazardous area panel design, and industrial instrumentation, is essential.

• The Ideal candidate must have strong technical experience and willing to perform a technical role and also be comfortable in a management and customer-facing role.
• Will also support sales with new business as a subject matter expert.
• Must be able to understand the business side and how fixed bid projects work and how to make them successful.
• Must be a problem solver and an excellent communicator.

Additional Information:

Hybrid work model: Office, remote, and client site.

Travel: Up to 25% around the Chicago area, with occasional out-of-state travel.

Occasional overnight shifts required.

No relocation assistance provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science preferred.
• 15+ years of experience, with 20-25 years preferred.
• Strong technical expertise with the ability to perform both technical and managerial roles.
• Experience with large system process controls in industries such as Wastewater/Water Treatment, Petrochemical, Biochemical, or Nuclear.
• Extensive experience in designing electrical schematics, particularly in power distribution across various voltages.
• Proficiency with PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Wonderware, GE iFIX, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, Schneider, and Siemens.
• Understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar.
• Ability to oversee daily operations and activities of projects up to $1.5M.

Required Skills:

Controls Engineer, Controls Hardware, Control Panel Design, Motor Control Centers, Hazardous Area Panel Design, Industrial Instrumentation, Voltage, Power Distribution, 480VAC, 230VAC, 208VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC, Hazardous Location Control System Design, Purged Panels, Explosion Proof Panels, Division 2 Panel Design, Surge Protection, IO Protection, Control Panel FLA, Heating/Cooling, Wireless Systems, Electrical Schematics, Control Panel, SCCR Calculations, PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS.

Benefits

About the Client:

Our client is a prominent engineering company specializing in industrial automation solutions. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality engineering services, our client's team is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of their clients. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP, the client is committed to providing a dynamic work environment and competitive benefits for its staff.