Controls Engineer II

ATS Corporation

Controls Engineer II developing electric design for automated equipment as part of ATS Life Sciences team. Leading controls architecture development and collaborating with global teams on engineering projects.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRolling Meadows • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,500 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of controls architecture for small to medium sized machines.
Program control and vision systems for cam, servo, and air operated stations, along with test and electrical devices.
Ensure the electrical design and software architecture is functional, robust, and cost effective.
Innovate and use good judgment to incorporate ATS Life Sciences Chicago standards and regulatory requirements.
Research and specify appropriate purchased and preferred components.
Create electrical wiring schematics, flow diagrams, panel layouts, bill of materials, organize release packages, and update schematics.
Participate in internal and customer design reviews, installations, and service calls when needed.
Guide Electricians in wiring and codes.
Support software validation requirements.
Work with suppliers to find/develop the most functional and economical solutions to design issues.
Participate in the Project Execution Plan meeting, developing the controls engineering execution plan.
Work under the confines of the project schedule and budget.
Problem-solve with Mechanical Builders and Electricians, debug software issues and update all appropriate documentation.
Communicate ideas and comprehend information both verbally and in written form.
Work closely with Mechanical Engineering and Assembly and exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views.
Help guide and mentor level I Controls Engineers with the execution of their projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferred college degree in electrical engineering, engineering related field or equivalent experience.
Two to six (2-6) years of automation experience.
Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC’s, HMI’s, Servo control, and electrical design.
Proficient with computers, including programs such as Eplan, AutoCAD, Solid Works, Microsoft Office suite, etc.
Able to operate fax machines, copiers and printers/plotters, etc.
Able to use inspection and measuring tools such as scales, calipers, micrometers, multi-meters, dB meters, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus 5%
RRSP match
Stock purchase plan
Starting 3 weeks of vacation
Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
Half-Day Fridays
Working on challenging engineering projects.
Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

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Hard Skills & Tools

controls architectureprogram control systemsvision systemselectrical designsoftware architectureelectrical wiring schematicsflow diagramspanel layoutssoftware validationautomation experience

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationmentoringcollaborationinnovationjudgmentobjectivityopenness

Certifications

degree in electrical engineeringengineering related field