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Akkodis · 17 hours ago

System Engineer- Controls Engineering

Round Lake, IL

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$40/hr - $45/hr

3+ years exp

Akkodis is seeking a System Engineer- Controls Engineering for a client in Round Lake, IL. The role involves leading projects in controls engineering, developing PLC programs, and ensuring successful design and assembly of manufacturing equipment.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Sameer Dubey

Responsibilities

With minimal guidance, schedules, and leads a team through the planning and execution of a smaller project or a defined piece of a larger project. This includes constructing detailed, accurate project schedules, interfacing with development groups, and technical support groups

Act independently with minimal supervision in developing large-scale PLC programs, HMI Systems, vision systems, and servo systems

Able to interface with design, engineering, technicians, plant personnel, and external vendors to assure successful design, fabrication, and assembly of manufacturing equipment

Able to contribute to cost estimating of the control engineering portion of major capital budget items, track project budgets, monitor, and contribute to the spending of approved project funds

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks across multiple projects

Continuously improve department processes and advance standardization related to controls technology and programming

Investigate and analyze field issues and develop/evaluate/implement design improvements

May indirectly supervise/coordinate engineers and/or technicians on assigned work

Qualification

Controls EngineeringElectrical control system designRockwell Automation SoftwareSolidWorks ElectricalRobotic programmingManufacturing equipment knowledgeVision systemsProject management

Required

Controls Engineering experience (PLC-focused)

Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, including Electrical systems and Pneumatic systems

Experience with electrical control system design

BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline with 3 or more years of relevant work experience

Must know how to effectively run projects and direct the activities of a technician

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, electrical and pneumatic systems

Experience with electrical control system design and relevant CAD software, preferably Solidworks Electrical

Must have experience with electrical and control system design of manufacturing equipment with the following systems: Rockwell Automation Software (including RSLogix5000/Studio 5000) and HMI Systems (FactoryTalk View Studio ME/SE)

Preferred

Experience directly working in or actively supporting a dynamic manufacturing operation is preferred

Hands-on experience with relevant CAD tools: SolidWorks Electrical (preferred)

Experience with robotic programming (Fanuc, Omron, Staubli), vision systems (Cognex), as well as healthcare-specific applications are a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

An EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Company

Akkodis

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Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

Zug, Zug, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.akkodis.com

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