Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description: Job Description Salary: $110k - 120k per year + noneReference: AB_ NOW HIRING - DIRECT HIRE - IMMEDIATE STARTElectrical / Controls Engineer PLCs, Automation & Industrial Control Systems(Lead plant automation, electrical reliability, industrial controls, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives within a chemical manufacturing environment.) Location: Waukegan, IL 100% Onsite - No Work From Home Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday Salary: $110,000-$120,000/year + Bonus PotentialRole Summary: We are seeking an experienced Electrical / Controls Engineer for a direct hire opportunity supporting a chemical and coatings manufacturing facility in Waukegan, IL. This role serves as the site's technical expert for electrical systems, instrumentation, automation, PLC controls, industrial networking, and cybersecurity initiatives. Candidates with experience in chemical manufacturing are required, while paints and coatings industry experience is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities:Support and maintain plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systemsProgram, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial automation systemsDevelop preventative maintenance strategies for electrical and control assetsCreate and maintain control system backups, lifecycle plans, and spare parts strategiesLead automation and digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operationsDesign and specify electrical and automation systems for capital and improvement projectsDevelop and maintain industrial network architecture, equipment maps, and control system documentationAct as site technical expert for industrial control systems and automation projectsParticipate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, LOPA, and Process Safety Management (PSM) activitiesSupport cybersecurity programs, vulnerability assessments, and industrial network security initiativesManage OEMs, contractors, and third-party automation vendorsCollaborate with engineering, maintenance, production, and leadership teams on reliability and automation improvementsRequirements:Bachelor's Degree in:Electrical EngineeringInstrumentation EngineeringEngineering Technology5+ years of electrical controls and automation experience in manufacturingExperience in a chemical manufacturing environmentHands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experienceIndustrial control systems (ICS) experience Compensation & Benefits:$110,000-$120,000 annual salaryPerformance bonus opportunity for more infoZPMLSTCM salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 7 AM - 4 PMeducation: Bachelors Responsibilities Support and maintain plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systemsProgram, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial automation systemsDevelop preventative maintenance strategies for electrical and control assetsCreate and maintain control system backups, lifecycle plans, and spare parts strategiesLead automation and digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operationsDesign and specify electrical and automation systems for capital and improvement projectsDevelop and maintain industrial network architecture, equipment maps, and control system documentationAct as site technical expert for industrial control systems and automation projectsParticipate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, LOPA, and Process Safety Management (PSM) activitiesSupport cybersecurity programs, vulnerability assessments, and industrial network security initiativesManage OEMs, contractors, and third-party automation vendorsCollaborate with engineering, maintenance, production, and leadership teams on reliability and automation improvements ZPMLSTCM The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoesSkillsElectricalElectrical EngineeringInternal ControlsGovernance Risk & Controls / AuditQualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. 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If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.