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Control Engineer

Sterling Engineering · Elgin, IL, USA ·

Pay:
144.000 - 176.000
Job type:
Full Time

Compensation:

Up to

$160,000

(Based on Experience)

Overview
Join an Automation Development team designing and building

custom automation and robotic equipment

for high‑volume manufacturing. This is a hands‑on role where you'll own projects from concept and programming through debugging, testing, commissioning, and factory integration.

Key Responsibilities

Design, program, and commission custom automation systems

Develop PLC, HMI/SCADA, servo, robotics, and machine vision applications

Debug and validate hardware and software performance

Review electrical schematics and support controls architecture

Collaborate with mechanical engineering and assembly teams throughout machine builds

Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), customer installations, and commissioning

Travel

25–30%

for equipment startup and integration

Qualifications

1+ years of experience in custom automation or machine‑building environments

Experience with robotics ( FANUC preferred; KUKA a plus )

Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, machine vision, sensors, safety systems, and industrial networking (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, TCP/IP)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent hands‑on experience

Why Join?

Build

one‑of‑a‑kind custom automation systems

Own projects from concept through commissioning

Work with cutting‑edge robotics and automation technology

Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and strong career growth opportunities

If you're interested in this opportunity and believe your background is a strong fit, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today or feel free to contact me directly to learn more about the role.

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