Designs, programs, maintains, and troubleshoots industrial automation and control systems. Develops PLC and HMI logic, supports VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, remote I/O, and industrial networks, and diagnoses system and communication issues. The role integrates new equipment, supports commissioning and startups, improves equipment reliability, maintains controls documentation, and collaborates with engineering, facilities, maintenance, operations, OEMs, contractors, and system integrators.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial automation and control systems. This position provides technical expertise for Allen-Bradley and Siemens control platforms, including PLCs, HMIs, programming logic, industrial communication networks, and associated peripheral devices.
The Automation Engineer will develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs to support equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and system improvements. Responsibilities include diagnosing automation and controls issues, reviewing and modifying programming logic, supporting system upgrades, integrating new equipment, and assisting with commissioning and startup activities.
The position will work with automation systems and associated peripherals such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, sensors, transmitters, instrumentation, remote I/O, communication modules, control panels, and industrial networking equipment. The Automation Engineer will also troubleshoot communication and integration issues between PLCs, HMIs, field devices, and other connected control systems.
The role works closely with Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and contractors to resolve technical issues and implement automation improvements. The Automation Engineer will also maintain appropriate system documentation, control drawings, programming backups, and configuration information to support long-term system reliability and maintainability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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QUALIFICATIONS
This is an onsite position in our Northbrook location.
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
The Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial automation and control systems. This position provides technical expertise for Allen-Bradley and Siemens control platforms, including PLCs, HMIs, programming logic, industrial communication networks, and associated peripheral devices.
The Automation Engineer will develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs to support equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and system improvements. Responsibilities include diagnosing automation and controls issues, reviewing and modifying programming logic, supporting system upgrades, integrating new equipment, and assisting with commissioning and startup activities.
The position will work with automation systems and associated peripherals such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, sensors, transmitters, instrumentation, remote I/O, communication modules, control panels, and industrial networking equipment. The Automation Engineer will also troubleshoot communication and integration issues between PLCs, HMIs, field devices, and other connected control systems.
The role works closely with Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and contractors to resolve technical issues and implement automation improvements. The Automation Engineer will also maintain appropriate system documentation, control drawings, programming backups, and configuration information to support long-term system reliability and maintainability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC systems.
- Develop and modify PLC programming logic and control sequences.
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot HMI applications and operator interfaces.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, remote I/O, communication modules, and associated peripherals.
- Diagnose control system, communication, hardware, software, and field-device issues.
- Support industrial communication networks and communication between automation equipment.
- Support the integration of new equipment and automation systems into existing infrastructure.
- Participate in equipment startup, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, control performance, and system functionality.
- Maintain PLC/HMI program backups, system configurations, drawings, and controls documentation.
- Coordinate with internal Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations teams as well as OEMs, contractors, and system integrators.
- Provide technical support for automation-related equipment failures and operational issues.
- Support automation and controls aspects of equipment upgrades and capital improvement projects.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics, or a related technical field.
- Technical training and hands-on experience with PLC programming, control logic, and industrial automation systems.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs and associated programming software.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting HMIs, PLC logic, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, remote I/O, and associated peripherals.
This is an onsite position in our Northbrook location.
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $125,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
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