Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation

BlackStar

📍 Cary, Illinois, United States

Full-time other-general Posted June 16, 2026

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,...