Control System Engineer
Company: PS SEASONING & SPICES INC
Location: Hartford
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Key Responsibilities: Controls
Design & Programming Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and
control systems for manufacturing equipment and smoker products
Develop control logic for temperature regulation, airflow,
combustion, and safety interlocks Create and maintain electrical
schematics, I/O lists, and control documentation Manufacturing &
Production Support Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for
production line control systems Diagnose and resolve electrical,
controls, and automation issues impacting throughput and quality
Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production
lines Product & Process Development Collaborate with design,
manufacturing, and quality teams during new product introduction
(NPI) Support integration of sensors, motors, actuators, and
communication protocols Assist in the development and testing of
embedded control systems for smoker products Testing, Validation &
Safety Support functional testing, validation, and verification of
control systems Ensure systems comply with applicable electrical
and safety standards Implement safe machine control practices,
including emergency stops and fault detection Continuous
Improvement & Documentation Identify opportunities to improve
system reliability, efficiency, and performance Support engineering
change orders (ECOs) related to controls and electrical systems
Maintain accurate documentation, software version control, and
backups Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with maintenance, IT,
and operations teams to support automation infrastructure
Communicate with vendors and integrators for equipment and control
system support Provide training and guidance to technicians and
operators as needed Qualifications: Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering,
or a related field 3–7 years of experience in controls or
automation engineering within a manufacturing environment
Experience with thermal control systems, motors, and industrial
sensors preferred Technical Skills PLC programming experience
(Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms) HMI development and
troubleshooting Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
(EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.) Ability to read and create electrical
schematics and panel layouts Familiarity with safety standards and
machine controls Soft Skills Strong troubleshooting and analytical
skills Effective communication across engineering, operations, and
maintenance teams Ability to manage multiple projects and
priorities Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
Keywords: PS SEASONING & SPICES INC, Des Plaines , Control System Engineer, Engineering , Hartford, Illinois
