Electrical Controls Engineer / Electrical Engineer/Controls Engineer
Greater Chicagoland Area | Full-Time | On-Site/Flex
Do you thrive in a hands-on engineering environment where custom-built systems come to life?
My client, a trusted leader in engineered-to-order material handling equipment, is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support electrical systems for complex capital equipment and automation projects.
This is a full-time role with on-site presence and a flexible arrangement which is ideal for an engineer who enjoys cross-disciplinary collaboration and tackling real-world control system challenges.
Why You Should Apply
- Competitive Salary range: $80,000–$100,000 based on experience, education, skills and qualifications
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and HSA medical plans and dental insurance
- 11 annual paid company holidays
- Flexible working arrangement
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employer paid life insurance and short term disability insurance
- Career development, technical training, and growth opportunities
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design electrical controls, wiring diagrams, and schematics using AutoCAD
- Develop control panel layouts, PLC logic, and system documentation
- Select components including motors, drives, relays, HMIs, and sensors
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers, production teams, and customers
- Support assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment on-site
- Maintain alignment with industry codes (UL, NEC, NFPA79, etc.)
About You
- Be able to do the job as described
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Experience designing and programming industrial control systems
- Familiar with AutoCAD Electrical and PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley preferred)
- Comfortable working with high voltage equipment and motor controls
- Strong communication skills and ability to support shop floor and field teams
How To Apply
We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here.
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