Controls Engineer
thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co LLC · Danville, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $80k–$95k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co LLC (industrial) in Danville, IL. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment involving checking voltages, changing out bad components, cables, switching out gauges, as well as making camera and software adjustments.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, CNC, Machining, Assembly lines
- Base pay
- $80k–$95k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $89k–$134k. This one lists $80k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 28 controls engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live controls postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 21% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $89k–$134k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 75%
- ✓ PLC 68%
- Root cause 43%
- ✓ Robotics 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co LLC
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
as specified
- ◆This is a hands-on position. Requires getting inside machines to inspect and/or replace parts, disassembling covers, etc.
Qualifications
- ✓Education/Credentials/Certifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- ✓Length of Experience
- ✓Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting electronic controls in a manufacturing setting
- ✓Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- ✓Knowledge of electronics
- ✓Knowledge of Fanuc and ABB robot electronic maintenance and programming
- ✓Knowledge of automated transfer systems like gantries
- ✓Knowledge of CNC
- ✓Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, & Allen Bradley control systems
- ✓Understanding of schematics and program reading
- ✓Knowledgeable in a variety of machine software
- ✓Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- ✓PLC experience, CNC troubleshooting experience, and AC/ DC servo drive experience
- ✓Basic algebraic mathematical ability
- ✓Understanding of standard to metric conversions
- ✓Excellent oral and written language ability
- ✓Ability to follow step-by-step procedures
- ✓Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- ✓Willingness to learn
- ✓Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- ✓Project Management skills
- ✓Proficient in English Language
- ✓Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- ✓Walking in a manufacturing setting with multiple stairs and inclines
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and
requirements
for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.
Shift: 2-2-3 rotation, 5a-5p
The Controls Engineer is primarily responsible for hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing plant equipment to minimize downtime and support reliable production. The position also supports special electronics, controls, and automation projects as needed.
- •Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment involving checking voltages, changing out bad components, cables, switching out gauges, as well as making camera and software adjustments
- •PLCs troubleshooting, programing and diagnose machine faults/failures
- •Research and recommend machine control upgrades to address outdated controls
- •Document changes to electrical drawings and generate upgraded drawings
- •Prepare daily log reports and document/track the off-shift activity to ensure proper follow-up on machine problems and repairs
- •Work on special projects such as machine function additions and troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment
- •Adding PLC relay outputs at the request of the customer
- •Other projects and
We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes
- •Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program.
- •401K Match
- •120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
- •Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.
- •Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
- •Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week.
- •Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week.
- •Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
- •11 paid Holidays.
- •Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
- •Gym Membership Reimbursement.