MSI Express
Senior Controls Engineer
Saint Charles, IL · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$140kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementAutoCADRoboticsElectrical EngineeringControlsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringSCADA
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About the role
- This role entails overseeing complex and critical industrial automation projects, including advanced PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control systems, and comprehensive process and discrete manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and integration of advanced control systems for industrial automation, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
- Lead collaboration efforts with the corporate engineering team on advanced programming and software development projects.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to support strategic continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
- Lead the development and implementation of breakthrough automation technologies and practices.
- Develop and deliver advanced training programs for technical teams, enhancing their capabilities in control systems operation and maintenance.
- The Senior Controls Engineer is expected to provide strategic direction in the selection and deployment of automation technologies, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in controls engineering practices.
- Advanced System Design and Strategic Integration:
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in advanced controls engineering roles in manufacturing environments or with systems/machine integrators, including leadership experience
- High proficiency in AutoCAD and/or other system design software for advanced system design
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field; or equivalent comprehensive work experience
- Required
- Preferred
- Expert knowledge of advanced control system design principles and state-of-the-art industrial automation technologies
- Excellent programming skills for sophisticated PLCs, HMIs, and robotics systems
- Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects, from inception to completion, with a track record of innovation and success
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills
- Experience with advanced Allen Bradley control systems and a deep understanding of process controls, remote operations, and SCADA systems
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical teams
Compensation
- $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Bonus Eligible
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