Electrical Controls Engineer

Salary
Rockford, IL
Posted on October 14, 2026
$95,000.00 - $130,000.00

Electrical Controls Engineer: Rockford, IL

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Electrical Controls Engineer to join our client’s growing engineering team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys hands-on problem-solving, and is passionate about developing reliable electrical and safety control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and test electrical components, equipment, and control systems in accordance with company and customer specifications, utilizing engineering principles and CAD software
Create and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Collaborate with engineers, customers, and vendors to identify project requirements, and select appropriate equipment and materials
Provide technical support to internal and external customers
Coordinate engineering projects to meet quality, safety, budget, and timeline expectations

Skills & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, required
Experience: 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in industrial an environment, required
Knowledge: Ability to develop and interpret technical drawings and design modern safety control systems, required
Software: SolidWorks Electrical and/or AutoCAD Electrical, required

Please Note:

This role does not offer relocation assistance. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Rockford, IL.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, & prescription insurance
Basic Life Insurance
AD&D
Short- and Long-term Disability
HSA & FSA
Professional Development
EAP
PTO
Paid Holidays
Summer Hours
Weekly Pay
And more!

Pay: $95,000 – $130,000/year, based on experience

Type: Full-time, 1st Shift, Onsite

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Put your electrical engineering expertise to work designing innovative control systems that make a difference. Apply now!

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting is a full-service human resources agency headquartered in Freeport, IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are a growing company that embodies professionalism, pursues excellence, embraces challenges, and has fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.

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