Controls Engineer

Talently · Chicago, Illinois

FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Title:

Controls Engineer

Location

Remote

Salary:

$90,000-$120,000

Skills:

PLC, robotics, PLC Programming, Allen-Bradley, troubleshooting, Controls Engineer, Field Service Engineer

The Opportunity

Join a company in the machinery manufacturing industry, where reliable automation and controls help keep complex equipment operating safely and efficiently. As a Controls Field Service Engineer, you will troubleshoot and improve industrial control systems while supporting customers remotely and at their sites. This role offers hands-on technical challenges, varied customer environments, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on equipment uptime.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and commission PLC-based control systems for industrial machinery.

Troubleshoot electrical, automation, and controls issues to restore equipment operation.

Program, test, and modify PLC logic, including Allen-Bradley systems.

Support the integration, setup, and troubleshooting of industrial robots and related equipment.

Provide remote and on-site technical assistance to customers and internal teams.

Conduct system testing and verify machine performance, safety, and reliability.

Document service activities, system changes, and recommendations for customers.

Collaborate with engineering and service teams to identify recurring issues and improve equipment performance.

Must-Have Skills

Hands-on experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems.

Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and programming environments.

Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, automation, and machinery systems.

Experience supporting, commissioning, or servicing industrial equipment in the field.

Ability to diagnose control-system faults and communicate clear solutions to customers.

Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience programming or troubleshooting industrial robots.

Familiarity with HMI, SCADA, and industrial communication networks.

Knowledge of electrical schematics, sensors, drives, and motion control.

Experience in machinery manufacturing or machine-building environments.

Technical degree or equivalent practical experience in controls, automation, or a related field.

Benefits

100% covered medical Insurance, Dental, Vision Insurance

3 weeks PTO

Profit sharing

401k

Paid Company Holidays

Company	Talently
Location	Chicago, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Electrotechnology engineers

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