Electrical Controls Engineer
ESPO Corporation · Posted Nov 11, 2026
- Elgin, Illinois, United States
- Full-time
- $100K–$125K per year
- 3+ years
The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, implementation, and support of automated packaging equipment and machine control systems.
Compensation
Pay range: 100-125/k. Eligible for MICP bonus.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical control systems for automated packaging machinery.
- Create electrical schematics, control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC and HMI control systems utilizing Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) and other industrial automation platforms.
- Develop machine control software using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block programming.
- Configure and troubleshoot servo drives, motion control systems, safety devices, and industrial networks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology
- Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering
- related field
- Nice to have: Experience in packaging machinery