Practice Area
Material Handling Equip
Region
Midwest
Location
Hybrid
Company Location
Chicago IL
Position Id
49485

Controls Hardware Engineer

Job Description
  • Support the design and implementation of fully automated storage and material handling systems including pallet shuttles, conveyors, lifts, and ancillary automation equipment
  • Partner with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Commissioning teams to support system integration, project execution, and customer installations from concept through handoff
  • Create schematics and network diagrams, develop controls algorithms and safety systems, and support device communication for pallet conveyance and inspection equipment
  • Assist with controls hardware design, electrical troubleshooting, commissioning support, risk assessments, simulation support, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities
  • Contribute to functional specifications, SOPs, manuals, test plans, and mechanical layout drawings related to electrical and controls specifications including cable routing
  • Work closely with R&D and external vendors while helping optimize automation systems and support product testing initiatives
  • Ideal candidates will have experience with controls and electrical engineering for custom automation systems, strong troubleshooting abilities, and exposure to PLC/HMI programming platforms such as Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen Bradley, or Rockwell
  • Experience with automation controls, safety systems, electrical schematics, panel design, CAD software, and ePlan is highly valued