Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation
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BlackStar
📍 Cary, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a Controls Engineer – Vehicle Wash Systems to support the design, programming, commissioning, and ongoing improvement of automated vehicle wash equipment. This role blends PLC controls engineering with strong mechanical troubleshooting ability, requiring hands-on involvement across mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
You will work on small to mid-sized automation projects from design through field startup, ensuring reliable performance of integrated electro-mechanical wash systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI control systems for automated vehicle wash equipment
- Support projects from engineering design through field commissioning and startup
- Travel to customer sites (~20%, typically monthly overnight trips) for installations, troubleshooting,...