Design Hire LLC ยท 1 day ago
Controls Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yrDesign Hire LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer who enjoys developing automation solutions and supporting advanced manufacturing systems. This role focuses on programming, system integration, and equipment optimization while collaborating with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve system performance on the plant floor.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Renee Lee
Responsibilities
Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs to support automated equipment and process improvements
Integrate motion control, servo systems, and related automation hardware into manufacturing applications
Support SCADA functionality, data integration, and system monitoring
Create and update electrical schematics and control documentation using AutoCAD
Assist with troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization of controls and vision-based systems
Qualification
Required
Experience in controls engineering or industrial automation environments
Hands-on background with PLC and HMI programming for manufacturing equipment
Familiarity with servo motion control, drives, or motion integration
Understanding of SCADA concepts and system networking at the controls level
Ability to design or interpret control schematics and panel layouts in AutoCAD
Strong troubleshooting ability and comfort working hands-on with equipment
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams
Preferred
Exposure to machine vision systems or automated inspection tools is preferred
Company
Design Hire LLC
We are a boutique recruitment agency prioritizing excellence over volume, specializing in Engineering, Design, and IT.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase