Electrical Control Engineer

Overview

Design and develop HMI/automation systems for custom conveyor equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• hmi integration
• plc communication
• system testing
• control design
• field deployment
• program development

Tasks

-Establish communications between HMI servers and PLC systems over networks. -Conduct testing and simulation of HMI and control systems before deployment. -Collaborate with customer project engineers and automation engineers to design and develop HMI and control systems for industrial equipment. -Deploy HMI terminals and PLC control systems in the field and make onsite modifications during commissioning and startup. -Work with a dynamic engineering team on exciting automation projects. -Develop HMI programs using Ignition, Wonderware, and AB FactoryTalk for new systems and upgrades.

Requirements

• studio 5000
• plc
• associate degree
• opc ua
• python
• sql

What You Bring

-Experience with Studio 5000 or other PLC ladder logic programming. -Associate degree or equivalent technical certification. -3+ years of experience in industrial HMI and control system development (Wonderware, Ignition, AB FactoryTalk SE & ME). -Understanding of OPC UA protocol and servers. -Travel overnight 15–20% for field deployments and project support. -Varied project exposure from retrofits/upgrades to greenfield manufacturing facilities. -Experience developing in WinCC or AB FactoryTalk Optix. -Graphic design or technical writing experience. -Programming in Python or SQL. -Basic IT networking knowledge. -Familiarity with High Performance graphical design methodology (ISA-101).

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Benefits

-Competitive salary with annual and travel bonus opportunities. -Monday to Friday, 8-hour workday -401k with company match -Hybrid work arrangement with in-office collaboration in Downers Grove, IL -Health, Dental, Vision -Enjoy a casual dress code, flexible working hours, and collaborative culture. -Company-paid Life, LTD, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability insurance -Paid time off: 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, 10 holidays

About Sterling Engineering

-Founded in 1969 in Westchester, Illinois, the firm has evolved from a local recruiter to a national engineering and IT staffing company. -They combine engineering consulting and project services with a strong technical recruitment arm. -They deliver managed engineering teams and custom IT solutions for IoT, security, QA automation, and more. -They specialize in serving verticals like energy, utilities, life sciences, food & beverage, and manufacturing.

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