Controls Engineer - Metals Manufacturer | Bartlett, IL

Bartlett, Illinois Permanent USD80,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
This role is for a Controls Engineer with a manufacturing company near O'Hare. The position focuses on designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining electrical control systems in a metal manufacturing environment, ensuring automated equipment and production processes operate safely, reliably, and efficiently
  • Medical benefits 100% covered by employer
  • Opportunity to be the Controls Lead at the plant

About Our Client

Our client produces precision round metal bars and shafts - including stainless, carbon, and alloy steel bar stock - engineered for high‑tolerance applications across industrial, aerospace, defense, medical, and broader manufacturing sectors.

Job Description

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems
  • Familiarity with industrial networking protocols and standards
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong project management skills
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in using CAD software for control system design
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Hands-on experience with robotics and automation
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience in controls engineering or a similar role
  • Proficiency in control system design and implementation
  • Strong understanding of PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems
  • Skilled in the use of programming languages such as ladder logic, C, or Python



Please apply below, if you're resume looks to fit in with the criteria. From there, Ben Aldrich from Michael Page will reach out in the next 48 hours if deemed a fit!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or similar engineering discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLC programming (Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens), HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, servo drives, robotic control, and fieldbus networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, DeviceNet)
  • Proficiency in electrical drawing tools (AutoCAD LT, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical)
  • Familiarity with safety and control standards such as GuardLogix, RSLogix Guard Plus, NEC/NFPA codes
  • Sponsorship not provided

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from $80,000 - $135,000 depending on experience
  • 2-3 weeks of PTO
  • Full medical benefits 100% paid for by the company
  • Company paid holidays
  • 401k
Contact
Ben Aldrich
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6910200

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bartlett
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Aldrich
Job Reference
JN-122025-6910200