Automation Controls Engineer

Automation Controls Engineer

Position Type: Direct Hire

Position Location: Ringwood, IL

Position Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 (Depending on Experience) + Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Lead automation projects, including system upgrades, new production lines, and equipment integrations.
• Design, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial control networks. This is a full-time role paying up to 120K.
• Diagnose and resolve automation issues to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support IT/OT network integration and industrial cybersecurity initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, data analysis, and automation enhancements.
• Manage control system lifecycle planning, identify obsolete equipment, and recommend modernization strategies.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Train plant personnel on new systems, troubleshooting, and automation best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Controls, Mechatronics, or a related field; Higher education is a plus
• 3+ years of controls or automation engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial control systems, and automation troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and IT/OT integration.
• Experience leading automation or capital improvement projects.
• Vendor management and system integrator coordination experience.
• Work on challenging automation and control system projects.
• Lead modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Make a direct impact on plant safety, reliability, and production performance.

Benefits:

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K + Matching
• Bonus
• PTO
• Relocation Assistance (Applicable if needed)