Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineer: Rockford, IL

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Electrical Controls Engineer to join our client’s growing engineering team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys hands-on problem-solving, and is passionate about developing reliable electrical and safety control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and test electrical components, equipment, and control systems in accordance with company and customer specifications, utilizing engineering principles and CAD software

Create and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

C ollaborate with engineers, customers, and vendors to identify project requirements, and select appropriate equipment and materials

Provide technical support to internal and external customers

C oordinat e engineering projects to meet quality, safety, budget, and timeline expectations

Skills & Experience :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent , required

Experience : 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in industrial an environment , required

Knowledge: Ability to develop and interpret technical drawings and design modern safety control systems, required

Software: SolidWorks Electrical and/or AutoCAD Electrical, required

Please Note:

This role does not offer relocation assistance. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Rockford, IL.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, & prescription insurance

Basic Life Insurance

AD&D

Short- and Long-term Disability

HSA & FSA

Professional Development

EAP

PTO

Paid Holidays

Summer Hours

Weekly Pay

And more!

Pay: $ 9 5,000 – $1 3 0,000/year, based on experience

Type: Full-time, 1 st Shift, Onsite

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Put your electrical engineering expertise to work designing innovative control systems that make a difference . Apply now!

Hughes Re cruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun ! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

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Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and test electrical components, equipment, and control systems in accordance with company and customer specifications, utilizing engineering principles and CAD software

Create and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

C ollaborate with engineers, customers, and vendors to identify project requirements, and select appropriate equipment and materials

Provide technical support to internal and external customers

C oordinat e engineering projects to meet quality, safety, budget, and timeline expectations

Skills & Experience :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent , required

Experience : 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in industrial an environment , required

Knowledge: Ability to develop and interpret technical drawings and design modern safety control systems, required

Software: SolidWorks Electrical and/or AutoCAD Electrical, required

Please Note: This role does not offer relocation assistance. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Rockford, IL.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, & prescription insurance

Basic Life Insurance

AD&D

Short- and Long-term Disability

HSA & FSA

Professional Development

EAP

PTO

Paid Holidays

Summer Hours

Weekly Pay

And more!

Pay: $ 9 5,000 - $1 3 0,000/year, based on experience

Type: Full-time, 1 st Shift, Onsite

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Put your electrical engineering expertise to work designing innovative control systems that make a difference . Apply now!

Hughes Re cruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun ! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

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