Controls Engineer Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

  • Sargent & Lundy, LLC
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

These projects are a synergistic integration of electrical, computer and mechanical engineering along with control theory....

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Principal Controls Engineer - Siemens

  • Barry-Wehmiller
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Principal Controls Engineer but you're not quite there yet?...

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BAS Controls Engineer

  • Actalent
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of experience in BAS controls engineering or related field....

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Protection and Controls Engineer

  • AECOM
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Job Description AECOM has a position opening for a Protection and Controls Engineer to support our growing Energy Business Lines Engineering Center of Excellence in our Grid Modernization programs,...

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Automation and Controls Engineer

  • Ozinga Bros, Inc.
  • Mokena, IL (14 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Mokena, IL (14 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 28 days ago

The Automation Controls Engineer also collaborates with Operations personnel seeking ways to optimize plant operations....

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Advanced Process Control Engineer

  • Aramco
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the worlds largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the...

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Automation Controls Engineer

  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (12 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Privately-owned company is rapidly growing and seeking an Automations Controls Engineer to design clear, complete and accurately working products and systems using CAD, rough or detailed sketches, and...

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Controls Engineer Internship (Summer 2026)

  • Autokiniton
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN) AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We...

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Automation & Controls Engineer - Food & Beverage (Chicago)

  • Burns & McDonnell
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Works with a team of Automation and Controls Engineers, Specialists, and Designers in the execution of design....

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

  • Sargent & Lundy, LLC
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

These projects are a synergistic integration of electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering along with control theory....

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Controls Engineer-Data Center

  • Barry-Wehmiller
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

About Us: BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals...

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Controls Engineer

  • Ferrara Candy Company
  • Forest Park, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Forest Park, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Hands on PLC controls system knowledge, PLC programming, instrument programming and integration. Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g. Allen Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, etc.)....

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Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

  • Sargent & Lundy, LLC
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program 7 or more years of experience in the design engineering of instrumentation and controls systems in a project team environment...

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Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

  • Sargent & Lundy, LLC
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Essential skills and experience: BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program. 12 or more years of experience in the design engineering of instrumentation...

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Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

  • Arcadis Global
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Role description: Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer with a background in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering to support an expanding portfolio of projects...

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Salary for Controls Engineer Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Highest Education Level

Controls Engineers in Thornton, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.6%
Master's Degree
29.3%
Associate's Degree
7.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.5%
High School or GED
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Controls Engineers in Thornton, IL
2-4 years
50.0%
4-6 years
35.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%