Top Controls Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

The Controls Engineer will commission controls for conveyor and sortation systems, implement PLC and HMI programs, and collaborate on project execution.

The Controls Systems Engineer designs and maintains control systems for plant production, ensuring quality and safety through effective automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Design, develop, verify, and deliver flight control laws (CLaws) and related assessment tools for FBW aircraft using MATLAB/Simulink and C++. Support autopilot/navigation design, V&V to DO-178B and ARP4754, pilot‑in‑the‑loop evaluation, failure analysis, and integration with test rigs and supplier hardware.

Lead design, development, and optimization of guidance, navigation, and control systems for Group 1-4 UAS. Architect flight control software, develop Matlab/Simulink models, run SWIL/HWIL simulations, perform stability and controls analysis, mentor junior engineers, drive cross-disciplinary collaboration, and lead flight test R&D from concept to deployment.

Design, analyze, and build flight controls software for Group 1-4 UAS. Develop and modify avionics software, run SW/HW-in-the-loop simulations, generate auto-code, design ground tests, support integration and flight test, and perform controls analysis and peer reviews.

The Controls & Automation Engineer diagnoses and resolves automation failures, enhances system reliability, and mentors technicians to ensure optimal robotic performance in manufacturing environments.

Serve as the technical expert for manufacturing automation and controls across engineering and project teams. Develop control system solutions, support FEL estimates and capital projects, perform technology evaluations, lead system integration, support FAT/SAT, create functional control descriptions and technical briefs, and identify continuous improvement and feasibility opportunities. Maintain industry standards and drive long-term automation roadmaps.

Develop and program PLC and HMI controls for packaging machinery, design electrical schematics and BOMs in AutoCAD Electrical, specify components, lead projects through FAT and customer acceptance, ensure UL/CE/CSA compliance, troubleshoot machines, and support sales/assembly/procurement.

Design and support EPMS and BMS control systems for hyperscale data centers, develop sequences of operation, review design deliverables, maintain Division 25 documentation and standards, coordinate with consultants and vendors, and support chiller plant sequencing, system integration, and continuous improvement efforts.

Lead design, review, and standardization of EPMS/BMS controls for hyperscale data centers. Develop sequences of operation, Division 25 documentation, and controls standards. Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and internal teams; support chiller plant controls, equipment selection, integration, technical reviews, site assessments, and mentor engineers to improve performance and operational readiness.

The DCIM Design Engineer leads the implementation of various control systems, manages contractors, ensures quality assurance, and oversees project deliverables, driving standardization and risk mitigation throughout data center construction projects.

Lead controls engineering effort for FedEx-focused automation projects: define specifications, align multidisciplinary design, support pre-award planning, lead reviews, prepare risk assessments, assist sourcing, and deliver training and lessons learned during handover.

Develop, test, and validate application software and HMI solutions for mobile/off-highway hydraulic systems using C, Codesys, MATLAB/Simulink and HYDAC MATCH. Provide lab and on-vehicle validation, technical customer support, and sales representation. Create reusable function blocks and implement functionally safe software in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.