We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join a rapidly growing manufacturing and engineering organization specializing in industrial machinery and large-scale infrastructure solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on highly customized machine designs and be part of a company experiencing major growth tied to large national projects.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building controls systems from the ground up and wants to play a key role in new machine development.

Why This Opportunity?

• Massive company growth with long-term project pipeline
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-visibility projects
• Hands-on engineering environment with strong technical ownership
• Stable hours and collaborative engineering culture
• Ability to design and program new machinery from concept to completion
• Work directly alongside experienced engineering leadership

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and program controls systems for new industrial machine designs
• Write PLC logic and develop electrical schematics from scratch
• Build and refine controls architecture for custom machinery
• Release drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation to manufacturing
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support production and machine functionality
• Participate in design reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience in industrial machinery or machine controls environments
• Strong PLC programming and electrical design experience
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC platforms
• Ability to develop controls systems for new machine builds
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with servo drives or motion control systems
• Background in new product development
• Validation testing or continuous improvement experience
• BSEE degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Location: Itasca, IL

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Compensation: Around $120K+ depending on experience

This is a great opportunity for a technically strong Controls Engineer looking to join a growing company where they can make a direct impact on innovative machine designs and long-term business growth.