Controls Engineer

This range is provided by Ambe. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Detroit, Michigan- Business Development Lead/Account Manager at Ambe.Direct HireChicago, ILSupport production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies.Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.Design and quote electronic controls required to aid in the production processes.Receive Quotes and recommend sources of controls devices.Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.Facilitate/maintain process controls equipment.Develop and design plant and process improvements (layout, equipment, process, ergonomics)Identify key process controls/systems and provide appropriate resources to maintainCompliance with all applicable government safety and environmental standardsAdvise Maintenance TechniciansDocument all activities as required.Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.Limits of Authority:Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction itiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any non conformance relating to product, process & systems.Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or itiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is itiate project RFQ’s with supporting documentation to be signedQuote / negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and toolingSign off “Approved” layouts for facility if required.RequirementsMust have proven experience in: PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba, HMI or SCADA programming and configuration of any of the following software packages Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data, etc.2-year minimum college education and 1 year of related experience in controls and assembly operations or an equivalent combination of education and experiencePLC understanding and programmingGood mechanical / electrical skillsPossess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communicationsExcellent analytical skillsProficient advanced computer skills, knowledge in Microsoft (Word, Excel)Panel design and layout, wiring schematic capabilitiesMust have blue-print reading experienceField commissioning experienceControl Net and Device Net I/O systems experienceRS View ExperienceVariable Frequency Drives ExperienceAuto-Cad ExperienceApproximately 20% travel requiredValid driver’s license required**Relocation for role is available and will be one-time lump sum bonus.Seniority levelSeniority levelAssociateEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIndustriesMotor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ambe by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insuranceGet notified when a new job is posted.Sign in to set job alerts for “Control Engineer” roles.Electrical Design Engineer (Entry Level)Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$90,000.00 5 months agoWillowbrook, IL $92,856.00-$130,206.00 2 months agoGreater Chicago Area $85,000.00-$130,000.00 1 day agoArlington Heights, IL $70,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks agoWood Dale, IL $85,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week agoPhoenix, IL $80,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week agoForest Park, IL $78,250.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks agoChicago, IL $80,000.00-$95,000.00 1 year agoChicago, IL $80,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week agoGreater Chicago Area $100,000.00-$120,000.00 6 days agoMelrose Park, IL $110,000.00-$135,000.00 3 weeks agoSenior Instrumentation and Controls EngineerSchaumburg, IL $70,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks agoChicago, IL $110,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks agoChicago, IL $57,120.00-$61,000.00 3 weeks agoSchaumburg, IL $75,000.00-$80,000.00 2 weeks agoChicago, IL $83,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week agoChicago, IL $84,250.00-$102,506.25 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17