Job Title: Lead Controls Engineer Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL Job Type: Full time Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include:  Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), and Seattle (WA). Education & experience: + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Controls or Electrical Engineering. + 5+ years of experience in the industrial automation industry utilizing Siemens PLC Controls + Strongly Preferred: SINUMERIK 840D Qualifications: + Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control + Experience designing for large automated systems from initial concept through installation and customer buy off. + Familiarity with IEC61131 (PLC programming languages). + Ability to analyze and diagnose problems in automated equipment. + Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal PLC programming experience, preferred. + Experience designing electrical cabinets and layouts, including circuit design. + Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety guidelines. + Familiar with ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 safety of machinery standards. + Knowledge of EPLAN (or AutoCAD Electrical) for creating electrical drawings. + Experience in assembly electrical cabinets, preferred. + Strong communication skills & ability to interact with teams, clients, and vendors. Job responsibilities: + Act as an expert resource to the electrical and controls engineering team. + Takes ownership of 1-5 projects contributing to budgeting, timing, design, and team oversight. + Mentor and train junior team members to advance their knowledge. + Provide electrical and controls engineering input for design of new equipment & system introductions. + Influence strategic planning to contribute to the success of technical projects. + Provide electrical and controls engineering expertise for sales projects & supports the sales team. + Develops training procedures and documentation for projects. + Travel to customer sites for machine commissioning; travel to parent company in Germany + Train customer’s staff & new technicians in machine operation as needed. Compensation/Benefits: + 401(k) company match -- 6%, no vesting period + 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision) + Disability plan & group life insurance program + 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 13 paid holidays + 100% Tuition reimbursement program + International travel opportunities  Visit: www.broetje-automation.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7\_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ Powered by JazzHR