Control Engineer [Warehouse Automation]

Controls Engineer – Warehouse Automation

Chicago, Illinois | $80,000–$85,000+ OT & relocation and sponsorship available

John Charles Search is recruiting four Controls Engineers for a global warehouse automation and

intralogistics business. This is a hands-on field-based role supporting the commissioning of automated warehouse systems, including AS/RS, conveyors, controls networks, safety systems and associated software.

The role

• Develop, configure and commission controls solutions for automated warehouse projects.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, barcode scanners and industrial networks.
• Complete startup, diagnostics and site commissioning, including I/O checks, signal testing, safety-device validation and fault-finding.
• Work with Siemens S7/TIA Portal or Allen-Bradley/Studio 5000; Siemens experience is preferred, but either platform is suitable.
• Work with PROFINET, PROFIBUS or industrial Ethernet networks—strong practical experience is essential.
• Support installation teams, coordinate daily site tasks and report project progress.
• Train customer maintenance and operations teams once systems are live.
• Receive training on the company’s proprietary warehouse-controls software.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• At least one year of industrial-automation experience.
• PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD and controls-commissioning exposure.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and mechanical layouts.
• Warehouse automation, AS/RS, material handling or conveyor experience is preferred; broader manufacturing automation experience will be considered.
• Experience with SEW or Lenze drives is advantageous.

Travel

This role requires approximately 80% travel. Engineers can be away for 4–8 weeks at a time,

typically working on site across two consecutive weeks before returning home for a weekend.

Flights, hotels and rental cars are fully arranged by the business.

If you are a Controls Engineer who enjoys commissioning live automation systems and is

comfortable with extensive travel, please apply through John Charles Search.