Controls Engineer
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Coilcraft is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for its custom machine design and build department. The role develops and optimizes PLCs and designs control systems for automated machinery, including component selection, panel layouts, schematics, programming, and troubleshooting. The engineer collaborates with PLCs, servo and stepper systems, HMIs, power supplies, motion controllers, and communication loops.
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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13731157 Coilcraft, Inc., a well-established global organization founded in 1945, specializes in the production of magnetic components, including high-performance RF chip inductors, power magnetics, and filters. Our headquarters are located in Cary, Illinois. We are currently seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our custom machine design and build department. Responsibilities: - Develop and optimize Programmable Logical Controls (PLCs) to enhance machine efficiency by reducing cycle times, increasing uptime, and minimizing operator intervention. - Design control systems for high-performance automated machinery, which involves researching and selecting new components, creating panel layouts and schematics, programming, and troubleshooting. - Collaborate with various systems, including PLCs, servo systems, stepper systems, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), power supplies, motion controllers, and communication loops. Requirements: - Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electronics. - At least 2 years of prior experience in programming PLCs. - Proficient in using Microsoft Office for documentation. - CAD experience for schematic documentation. - Experience with vision systems is a valuable asset. - Strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills. Company Benefits: - 401(k) Matching - Disability Insurance - Dental Insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Flexible Spending Account - Health Insurance - Health Savings Account - Life Insurance - Paid Holidays - Paid Time-Off - Profit Sharing - Vision Insurance Coilcraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. This position may require compliance with ITAR regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents \ \ For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.\ \
How this job compares
Set against the 2,293 open Controls Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Illinois median$100–149K/yr52 salary ranges
- US median$39–50/hr152 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 63 open Controls Engineer jobs in Illinois and 2,293 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Controls Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,949 postings).
- Education
- 1,185 of the 2,293 open Controls Engineer jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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