Senior Automation And Controls Engineer
Davron
Chicago, IL · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
Make your mark building automation that improves reliability, throughput, and data visibility across multi-site manufacturing and packaging operations. This Senior Automation And Controls Engineer opportunity is based in Chicago, IL, with support for facilities nationwide and a mission-driven focus on regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Senior Automation And Controls Engineer position include:
7+ years of industrial automation experience in manufacturing or process environments.
Hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or other) and strong troubleshooting/root-cause analysis skills.
Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar) and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC).
Experience with automated packaging systems (filling, labeling, vision inspection) and developing/reviewing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics.
Ability to travel 50% or more to U.S. facilities.
Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for extraction, distillation, formulation, packaging, and building/environmental control systems.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to meet performance and compliance requirements; support FAT/SAT, commissioning, startup, and applicable IQ/OQ/PQ validation.
Drive standardization of controls platforms/architectures across sites and support capital project automation scope, vendors, timelines, and budgets.
Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Eligible employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(K) match, FSA/HSA programs, disability and life insurance and AD&D coverage, paid holidays, and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options, and participation in an employee discount program.
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SENIOR AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS ENGINEER | PLC PROGRAMMING | ALLEN-BRADLEY | ROCKWELL AUTOMATION | HMI/SCADA | FACTORYTALK | IGNITION | ETHERNET/IP | MODBUS | OPC | AUTOMATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS | FAT/SAT
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