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Controls Systems Engineer

Panatrol Oak Forest, IL

Oak Forest, IL

5d ago

Full time Electrical Engineering AutoCAD AutoCAD Electrical

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Job Description

Panatrol is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to review and design industrial control solutions across multiple facilities, supporting projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout.

Responsibilities

Assess customer specifications, drawings, RFIs, submittal comments, and scope documents to verify obligations and identify gaps, conflicts, or missing information.
Assist in designing industrial control systems, including control panels, motor controls, PLC I/O, HMI interfaces, VFDs, instrumentation, networked devices, and field wiring.
Select and size electrical components such as breakers, fuses, contactors, starters, overloads, transformers, power supplies, relays, terminal blocks, surge protection, disconnects, VFD accessories, and related panel hardware.
Prepare and revise electrical schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, wiring diagrams, I/O drawings, network diagrams, and associated hardware documentation.
Develop, read, and troubleshoot relay-control circuits and hardwired logic, including seal-in circuits, permissives, interlocks, timers, safety relays, and cross-referenced contacts.
Support PLC, HMI, and drive programming, including logic updates, HMI screen changes, alarm/status mapping, device configuration, and functional testing.
Assist with VFD setup and integration, coordinating control methods, reviewing parameters, and ensuring PLC/HMI communications and interfaces are correct.
Prepare and execute test procedures for shop testing, factory acceptance testing, point-to-point checks, functional tests, alarm verifications, and startup validation.
Compile and maintain project documentation such as submittals, test procedures, operator and owner manuals, maintenance manuals, spare parts lists, and closeout records.
Provide clear technical support to panel shops, installation electricians, service technicians, project managers, sales teams, vendors, contractors, and customers.
Support field investigation, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service activities as needed.
Perform basic power distribution and control power calculations to aid design, component selection, and system testing.
Review vendor documentation, coordinate with manufacturers and distributors, and maintain up-to-date product knowledge to support accurate designs and favorable quotes.
Analyze project needs, offer value-added technical input, and propose practical solutions while safeguarding the approved scope of work.
Escalate technical conflicts, scope gaps, code questions, or customer requests requiring senior engineering, project management, or Engineer of Record direction.
Interpret and apply applicable standards and practices including UL, NEC, and NFPA 70E within the assigned role.
Handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload with minimal supervision while maintaining drawing and documentation accuracy.
Travel as needed across the continental US.
Adhere to safety and incident reporting procedures, bringing issues to the Safety Manager's attention.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Controls, Mechatronics, or a related technical field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 to 5 years of related experience in electrical controls engineering, industrial automation, control panel design, field service, commissioning, or similar roles.
Working knowledge of motor controls including starters, MCPs, overloads, drives, MCCs, contactors, relays, timers, and safety relays.
Power distribution knowledge for <600VAC 3-phase, 120VAC, 24VDC, step-down transformers, power supplies, grounding, circuit protection, and control power sizing.
Relay logic proficiency with relay-control circuits, seal-in circuits, permissives, interlocks, cross-referencing, and hardwired troubleshooting.
Understanding of logic diagrams; PLC I/O module drawings, general drawing cross-references, field wiring diagrams, and device-level documentation.
Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting; Rockwell/Allen-Bradley experience preferred.
Exposure to HMI programming or configuration, including screen updates, status/alarm displays, and operator interface testing.
Experience with VFD setup and integration, including parameter review, control wiring, drive communications, and motor-control troubleshooting.
Experience preparing or supporting submittals, test procedures, operator manuals, owner manuals, O&M documentation, and closeout packages.
Ability to read customer specifications, vendor manuals, electrical schematics, mechanical interface drawings, and installation details.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical CAD tools preferred.
Familiarity with UL 508A, NEC, NFPA 70E, and industrial control panel construction practices preferred.
Proficiency with MS Office suite.
Ability to travel overnight if required.
Effective communication skills with sales, service, customers, vendors, electricians, and internal project teams.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to verify work prior to release.

Technologies

AutoCAD Electrical
EPLAN
Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC
MS Suite

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Regularly sit, use hands to operate, and communicate verbally.
Capability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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