Job Description
Job Title: Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
Location: PMI Kyoto Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Type: Full-time/Contract
Salary: $120k depending on experience
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled
Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for our automated machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
PLC programming, HMI development, servo motion control , and
electrical schematic design . This role requires a hands-on approach to machine automation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, high-quality control systems.
Key Responsibilities: - Design and layout electrical control panels , ensuring compliance with UL508A and NEC standards.
- Select and integrate sensors, pneumatic control components, and commercial automation products (e.g., photo sensors, vision systems, hot melt systems).
- Develop, modify, and debug PLC, HMI, and Kinetix servo motion control programs .
- Create electrical schematics and bills of materials based on project requirements.
- Ensure efficient time and cost management when selecting control system components.
- Read and interpret customer specifications and modify machine electrical schematics accordingly.
- Work closely with Mechanical Engineering teams to integrate electrical and mechanical components.
- Troubleshoot control systems over the phone and on-site with customers.
- Travel to customer locations for system installation, modifications, and aftermarket electrical control support (up to 30% travel).
- Train and mentor entry-level Electrical Controls Engineers .
- Assist in the development of engineering standards and procedures for control systems.
Qualifications & Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and AutoCAD .
- Strong background in machine automation, electrical schematic design, and motion control systems .
- Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical design; experience with SolidWorks Electrical is a plus.
- Familiar with commercial automation products such as photo sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems .
- Experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and multi-axis coordinated motion control .
- Solid understanding of machine timing and industrial wiring concepts .
- Strong electro-mechanical skills with a hands-on approach to system troubleshooting.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills , with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with electrical schematic software such as AutoCAD Light or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Prior exposure to industrial automation and machine design .
Why Join Us? At PMI Kyoto, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and expertise drive success. Our commitment to professional growth and development ensures that you will have opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values contributions at all levels, PMI Kyoto is the perfect place for ambitious engineers looking to make an impact in industrial automation.
Benefits: - Medical PPO Company paid 100 % for Employee and about 90% for dependents.
- Dental PPO Plan – Company paid 100 % for Employee
- Vision plan PPO Plan
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) $1,500 for Employee and $3,000 for Family annually
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance ($25,000 Basic and Supplemental options)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (Basic and Supplemental options)
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- 401K Plan
- 11 Paid Holidays
- PTO and Sick time
- Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $5,250 per year towards tuition reimbursement.
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