Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Electrical / Controls Engineer position supports the site in their manufacturing electrical and automation journey through technical capability to specify, install, maintain, and safeguard electrical, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and associated systems. The Electrical / Controls Engineer further collaborates with site and regional teams to augment existing instrumentation and controls capabilities, capture future opportunities, and create road maps for automation projects that support business objectives.

• Primarily responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the site electrical, instrumentation and control (I&C) systems, including performing minor changes to switchgears, PLC system, routine maintenance and backups, troubleshooting assistance, creating preventative maintenance (PM) and asset life‑cycle plans, creating spare parts strategies, and training site personnel on I&C use and maintenance
• Determine necessary OEM and third-party support contract needs for control systems
• Provide expertise on electrical, instrumentation and control system design for capital and expense projects, specifying equipment (disconnects, conduits, PLC, I/O, instrumentation), topologies, communication protocols, and collaborating with other discipline engineering
• Develop, update, and maintain the site digital map, including network architecture, equipment locations, IP / MAC addresses used and available, cable routes, etc.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, instrumentation engineering, or engineering technology
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience; experience in a chemical or paints & coatings environment a plus
• Hands‑on control system experience in large, high volume manufacturing facilities
• Experience in programming and troubleshooting electrical and PLC systems; experience with ABB and Rockwell systems a plus.
• Previous experience with factory digital transformation and automation programs
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, network architecture, and data collection methodologies
• Experience in different communication protocols (Profibus, Modbus, serial, ethernet, wireless etc.)
• Field instrumentation and VFD (ABB and Rockwell) programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS) a plus
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with production employees, peers, and manufacturing management
• Must be able to work with minimal direct guidance or direction from others
• Must have experience managing multiple projects and working on and/or leading multi-disciplined teams or work groups

This is a Permanent position based out of Gurnee, IL.

The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr.

401k, MEDICAL, DENTAL, PTO

This is a fully onsite position in Gurnee, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2026.

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