Controls Engineer – Vehicle Wash Systems

Tranquilifi Solutions LLC is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer with a focus on vehicle wash systems to drive the design, troubleshooting, support, and ongoing enhancement of automated wash processes. The role requires strong PLC and controls knowledge along with hands-on mechanical aptitude to support projects from design through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Controls Engineer for small to medium vehicle wash projects, supporting systems from design through commissioning.
• Travel approximately 20 percent to customer sites, including monthly overnight stays, to assist with startup activities, mechanical troubleshooting, and field inspections.
• Diagnose and resolve issues both remotely and on site, emphasizing mechanical root-cause analysis in addition to PLC and electrical troubleshooting.
• Design, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI applications.
• Produce clear, accurate, and cost-effective engineering drawings using AutoCAD, including mechanical layouts, schematics, and control documentation.
• Interpret and troubleshoot mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, and system assemblies to ensure proper integration with control systems.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure designs meet operational requirements, schedules, and budget constraints.
• Apply continuous improvement and lean principles to enhance system reliability, performance, and serviceability.
• Support the service department by assisting with BOM creation, technical quotes, and upgrade recommendations.
• Assist the sales team with technical evaluations, quotations, and jobsite walkthroughs when required.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to understand, troubleshoot, and improve components such as pumps, conveyors, spray assemblies, and drive mechanisms.
• Proven experience in PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical prints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent design software for mechanical and electrical documentation.
• Experience working with electro-mechanical systems in industrial, manufacturing, or automated equipment environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in identifying mechanical failures that affect system performance.
• Excellent communication abilities and capacity to collaborate across engineering, service, sales, and project teams.

Technologies

AutoCAD; PLC programming; HMI

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer specializing in vehicle wash systems to join the engineering team. This role oversees the design, troubleshooting, support, and continuous improvement of automated vehicle wash systems.

Pay

USD 71,000 - 80,000 per year

Location

Cary, IL (onsite); in person work arrangement