Onsite Controls Engineer role at Apex Industrial Automation LLC in Bensenville, IL, designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems for manufacturing and automation projects. You’ll lead controls projects end-to-end (design, BOM/procurement, PLC/HMI development, FAT/SAT, startup) while supporting clients and mentoring other engineers. Standout perk: benefits include 401(k) with matching, health/dental insurance, and paid time off.
- 401(k) with matching
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
Benefits
401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Primary position responsibilities, not limited to other tasks that may be assigned according to the project or needs of our client:Electrical & Controls Design capability and working knowledge using AutoCAD Develop, procurement, and material tracking utilizing control system bill of materials. Experience and working knowledge of UL508A Standards Design and review electrical schematics and control panel layouts. Conduct testing, validation, and debugging of control systems. Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams Develop and implement automation and control strategies for manufacturing processes. Perform system integration, including motor controls, sensors, and network communication. Perform programming and troubleshooting of PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, Motion Control Systems, Safety Systems, Instrumentation, and Process Controls Ability to troubleshoot, install, maintain, repair, program, and specify for new installation or replacement of AC drives, control panel hardware, field instrumentation, and legacy PLC systems Troubleshooting control system issues, helping support existing client applications, general client communication Control System Programming: HMI, and PLC code development Develop functional design specifications, system manuals, FAT/SAT documentation, and submittals. Lead control and automation projects utilizing skills in client technical sales, scope development, project engineering Work within project teams consisting of clients, electrical engineers, control system programmers, and information system programmers to deliver integrated automation solutions Provide plant check-out, commissioning, and start-up services at customer sites Protection relay and power meter design, installation, and commissioning Ability to mentor other engineers on the team Review, modify, amend specifications and clauses Travel Less than 5%. Qualifications for this position:
Degree or certification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Senior-level experience, typically 5+ years, based on demonstrated technical competency and independence Senior-level experience in engineering and development of integrated controls system solutions for container handling, packaging systems, line integration, batch or process-based manufacturing systems, control panel design, power metering Experience or knowledge in HMI programming. Primary HMI systems include Allen Bradley / Rockwell FactoryTalk View, Easy Builder Pro. Experience or knowledge in PLC programming. Primary PLC systems include Allen Bradley / Rockwell RSLogix 5/500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 and Connected Components Workbench (CCW) Omron Sysmac Software. Familiarity with control panel design and electrical schematics Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with clients, engineers, electricians, and operations personnel. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products Ability of working independently and within a team