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Controls Engineer

Company:
Flex-N-Gate
Location:
Rantoul, IL
Posted:
February 18, 2026
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Description:

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Controls Engineer provides technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications.

Core Competencies

Customer Oriented

Building Collaborative Relationships

Analytical Thinking

Technical Expertise

Fostering Innovation

Results Oriented

Personal Credibility

Stress Management

Ethics and Integrity

Flexibility Job Duties

Supports Equipment Programming for Manufacturing

Programs inputs/outputs of robots

Maintain support and programming of robots

Trouble Shoots software and hardware issues

Load software packages

Project documentation

Develop and Install of Vision Systems

Develop system upgrades

Program PLC

Read, interprets and apply lesson learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals and government regulations Requirements

Demonstrated success and knowledge of automotive plastic injection molding and assembly

Ability to program input/outputs associated with interfacing robots with equipment

Ability to program robots

Knowledge of software and hardware

Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematic drawings

Strong computer skills

3-5 years' experience working with controls in an automotive facility

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.

Strong organizational and prioritizing skills

Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).

Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.

Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.

Strong analytical ability

Strong decision making and problem solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement

• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities."

"Lots of growth opportunity."

"The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."

Not just a job-a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

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