Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Converge Resources is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to fill an opening with a Manufacturing Turnkey Solutions Provider client located in the Chicago area. The ideal candidate should have experience with electrical schematic design and PLC / HMI / VFD programming.

Qualifications of the Electrical Controls Engineer:

• BSEE, BSME, or equivalent technical degree.
• 4+ years of experience in the following areas: Electrical Schematic Design, PLC programming, HMI Programming, VFD Setup and parametrization, IO set up and checkout and P&ID Control setup and tuning.
• Experience with the following software / hardware: Studio 5000, FactoryTalk SE & ME, TIA Portal, WinCC, Wonderware, Ignition.

Benefits of the Electrical Controls Engineer:

• Company culture that includes a casual dress code and flexible-hybrid working hours.
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability Insurance.
• Flex Spending & Educational assistance.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• 10 paid vacation days, 5 paid sick days, and 10 paid holidays.

Responsibilities of the Electrical Controls Engineer:

• Supervise the drafting and design team with development of schematics and layouts.
• Supervise the panel fabrication of your projects in our onsite fabrication facility.
• Development of PLC and HMI programming.
• VFD and Servo Motion programming.
• Commissioning and start-up of industrial equipment in the field.
• Electrical controls field troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Overnight travel is required. (25%).