Electrical Controls Engineer - Titan International

Location: Freeport, IL

Pay Range: 75,000.00 – 110,000.00

Job Summary

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and troubleshooting automation systems, PLC controls, and industrial electrical equipment. You will lead automation upgrades, support daily operations, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to drive plant performance

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement Allen‑Bradley PLC logic (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix) using ladder logic, function block, and structured text
• Create, test, and deploy automation sequences, interlocks, and safety logic
• Maintain version control, backups, and documentation for all PLC/HMI programs
• Lead automation upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement projects
• Analyze electrical systems, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Troubleshoot issues with drives, sensors, instrumentation, and control circuits
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and plant safety standards
• Support power distribution, MCCs, and industrial equipment reliability
• Develop electrical and automation projects from concept through commissioning
• Manage budgets, timelines, contractors, and vendors
• Prepare engineering documentation, drawings, and change records
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure alignment with business needs
• Support Cojen boiler control systems and associated electrical components
• Troubleshoot steam generation, condensate return, pumps, and automation controls
• Hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley PLCs
• Proficiency with computers, engineering software, and CAD tools
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to work independently and collaboratively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; technical degrees or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and 5+ years of industrial electrical/automation experience will be considered
• 5+ years of experience working with industrial electrical systems, automation, and controls in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

Titan offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Life Insurance
• Spousal Life Insurance
• Child Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Prescription Coverage
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• ARAG Legal Insurance
• Norton LifeLock
• Voya Benefits: Whole Life Insurance Group Accident Insurance Group Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday Holiday
• Paid Vacation

Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Do you require employer sponsorship now or in the future to work in the United States?
• Are you currently located within 60 miles of Freeport, IL

Location:

• Freeport, IL 61032 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Freeport, IL 61032 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Freeport, IL 61032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person