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Sterling Engineering · 4 hours ago

Controls Engineer-Service

Rolling Meadows, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission complex automated systems. This role plays a critical part in delivering custom automation solutions from concept through installation and startup at customer sites.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and develop control systems architecture for custom automated equipment

Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs and related hardware

Develop HMI applications, motion control solutions, and network configurations

Interpret electrical schematics and ensure proper panel design and field wiring integration

Support system debug, validation, and commissioning activities both in-house and at customer facilities

Travel to customer sites for installation, startup, troubleshooting, and technical support

Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure systems meet functional and performance requirements

Provide technical documentation including control narratives, I/O lists, and test procedures

Assist in continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts

Qualification

Allen Bradley PLC expertiseIndustrial automation experienceHMI developmentElectrical schematics interpretationTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum six (6) years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering

Strong proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000)

Experience with HMI development and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, etc.)

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel layouts

Company

Sterling Engineering

Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.

Founded in 1969

Westchester, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

http://sterling-engineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (3)

2024 (6)

2023 (3)

2022 (1)

2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Dolores Connolly

CEO

Recent News

Hartford Business Journal

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Business Wire

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