Broetje Automation-USA

Controls Engineer

Broetje Automation-USA Chicago, IL
Broetje Automation-USA

Controls Engineer

Broetje Automation-USA Chicago, IL
2 months ago 34 applicants

See who Broetje Automation-USA has hired for this role

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Type: Full time

Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Buffalo (NY), Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA).

Education & experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Controls Engineering
  • 1+ years of experience in the industrial automation industry
    • Experience as service technician, electrical schematic designer, or PLC programmer is acceptable
Qualifications:

  • Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control
  • Experience designing electrical cabinets and layouts, including circuit design
  • Knowledge of electrical safety guidelines
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety guidelines
  • Familiar with ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 safety of machinery standards
  • Experience designing for large automated systems from initial concept through installation and customer buy off
  • Familiarity with IEC61131 (PLC programming languages)
  • Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors
  • Ability to analyze and diagnose problems in automated equipment
  • Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal PLC programming experience, preferred
  • Knowledge of EPLAN (or AutoCAD Electrical) for creating electrical drawings
  • Experience in assembly electrical cabinets, preferred

Job responsibilities:

  • Provide electrical and controls concepts for the design of new equipment & system
  • Creates and maintains control drawings and BOMs
  • Work with Supply Chain Management to source parts
  • Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise for sales projects & supports the sales team
  • Develops training procedures and documentation for projects
  • Occasional travel to customer sites for machine commissioning
  • Train customer’s staff & new technicians in machine operation as needed

Compensation/Benefits:

  • 401(k) company match
  • 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision)
  • Disability plan & group life insurance program
  • Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus twelve paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • International travel opportunities (Germany)

Visit: and

Powered by JazzHR

y1jeJCcABO

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Broetje Automation-USA by 2x

See who you know

Get notified about new Control Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL.

Sign in to create job alert

Similar jobs

People also viewed

Looking for a job?

Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing.

View Career Advice Hub