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Rivian

Rheo Engineering

Sterling Systems & Controls

Onsite

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary The Automation Controls Engineer for Equipment Engineering are the production line experts for controls in the facility in Normal, IL. This is Heavy PLC programming, not mechanical work. The team troubleshoots any technical issues during production, sometimes working with engineers on any changes, upgrades or configurations that are needed for future production changes.  Some of the Areas you could work in are Paint Shop, Material Flow, Body Shop, Stamping, Drive Unit/Inverter, Battery, General Assembly. This role is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Manager, Automation Controls Engineering. Responsibilities Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL for FAT, SAT, and safety. Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons-learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother. Continuously improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, reducing downtime, and improving quality. Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs, configuration files, and documentation as changes are implemented. This includes but is not limited to hardware, electrical, safety, pneumatic, network, PLC, HMI, Robot, SCADA, and MES. Add or remove network devices from the equipment as needed, updating network switch configurations as needed. Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to PLCs using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to HMIs to make them more user-friendly, intuitive and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment. Implement and make modifications to MES logic for production and performance management in the PLCs and HMIs. Ensure proper implementation of and modifications to (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment. Train Production and Maintenance teams in proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting from the HMI. Qualifications To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role. 6+ years of Controls Engineering experience or equivalent work experience. BS/MS Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience. Expertise with common controls hardware components used in high-volume manufacturing. Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high volume manufacturing equipment. In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA). Experience participating in safety design reviews and validating equipment safeties during buy-off. In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric Code, UL508A). Experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar. Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment using various IEC 61131-3 languages. Experience writing standard and safety PLC projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs. Experience creating HMI projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware, TwinCAT HMI, or similar. Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial 6-axis robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, etc. is preferred. Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet. Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems Experience interfacing manufacturing equipment with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $125,800 - $157,200 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than April 6th 2026. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Staff Automation and Controls Engineer, General Assembly

Staff Automation and Controls Engineer

6+ years controls engineering; BS/MS Electrical Engineering; expertise with controls hardware; PLC/HMI programming; safety standards knowledge; MES integration.

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary The Sr Automation Controls Engineer for Equipment Engineering are the production line experts for controls in the facility in Normal, IL. You will join a highly skilled team with diverse expertise across the entire controls automation spectrum. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting production issues, training technicians, and deploying continuous improvement projects. You will collaborate with the Internal Rivian teams to refine standards and ensure all new equipment, including electrical design, software, robotics, and vision systems adheres to Rivian’s specifications. Additionally, you will lead detail-oriented equipment buy-offs during commissioning. Some of the Areas you could work in are Paint Shop, Body Shop, Drive Unit/Inverter, Battery, General Assembly. This role is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Manager, Automation Controls Engineering. Responsibilities Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL for FAT, SAT, and safety. Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons-learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother. Continuously improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, reducing downtime, and improving quality. Creating new programs for Process changes in the existing production lines adhered to the Rivian Standard. Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs, configuration files, and documentation as changes are implemented. Add or remove network devices from the equipment as needed. Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to Robots to make them more user-friendly, intuitive and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment. Implement and make modifications to Robot logic for production and performance Ensure proper implementation and validation of Robot Safeties - DCS/ Ccbic-S Train Production and Maintenance teams in proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting. Qualifications BS/MS Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent 5+ Years of relevant experience in the field of robotics for industrial automation Basic understanding of mechanical repair, computer programming, and electric circuit design . Experience and troubleshooting with typical robotics applications i.e., joining, material handling,SPR, Bolting. Experience with Machine Vision Systems like Keyence - XGX - 2D/3D, Mech Mind, IS Vision, Preceptron. Experience with Robot Offline programming and Commissioning from scratch. Expertise with common controls hardware components used in high-volume manufacturing. Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high volume manufacturing equipment. In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA). Experience participating in safety design reviews and validating equipment safeties during buy-off. Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial 6-axis robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, etc. is preferred. Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, Socket Messaging, Profinet. Experience with project management tools (Smart Sheets, JIRA, Microsoft suite,etc) Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $98,500 - $123,000 an hour for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 4/1/2026. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Sr. Robotics Automation Controls Engineer, Equipment Engineering

Robotics Automation Controls Engineer

BS/MS in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent 5+ years robotics in industrial automation; hands-on with robotics, machine vision, offline programming, safety standards; experience with 6-axis robots; fieldbus networks; project tools.

Join a World-Class Engineering Team Building the Future of Pharma Manufacturing 

At Rheo, we’re not your average team. We're a tight-knit group of 85 innovators, builders, and problem-solvers creating custom automated powder handling equipment for the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Our solutions help produce life-saving medications across the globe, how’s that for impact? 

We combine cutting-edge engineering with a collaborative spirit that works together to solve problems. If you’re passionate about designing high-performance systems and want to be part of something truly meaningful, we’d love to meet you. 

Rheo Values: 
- Bold Humility: The courage to speak, act, and listen without arrogance. 
- Initiative: The instinct for taking action to improve, solve, and deliver. 
- Collaboration: Proactive communication with all stakeholders. 
- Reliability: Persistent follow-through on commitments. 
- Competence: The ability to do your job well. 

Role Summary: 
As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will assist in the buildout of the process automation architecture and lead the controls programming for a wide variety of material handling and process technology systems within the life sciences and chemical industries. 

Everyday, you will develop automated process technology working with key stakeholders, both internal and external, on design requirements and solutions. This will involve PLC and HMI programming, often from scratch, the testing/debugging of control systems, I/O checkout, customer on-site support, and more. 

Objectives: 
- Assist project managers with user requirements review from a programming standpoint 
- Write PLC code for equipment and control processes, often from scratch 
- Develop HMI applications for equipment and control processes, often from scratch 
- Help set technical direction within the Controls &amp; Automation team 
- Review programming for other Controls team members and coach 
- Complete I/O checkout  
- Testing/Debugging of control systems on equipment 
- Integrate equipment with third party control systems and networks 
- Participate in equipment and process system design reviews 
- Provide on-site support for customers as needed  
- Perform other tasks as assigned by your manager from time to time 

Success in this Role Looks Like: 
- PLC/HMI programs that pass I/O checkout, testing, and FAT/SAT with minimal rework 
- Customer requirements met with high level of customer satisfaction 
- Able to troubleshoot and support controls systems independently  

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: 
· Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field OR equivalent practical experience

Experience: 
- Direct and proven experience with PLC and HMI programming from scratch 
- Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix) and HMIs (FactoryTalk View SE and ME) or similar 
- Familiarity with PowerFlex Drives or other VFDs 

Software: 
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio)

Traits: 
- Rheo values match (see beginning of job posting) 
- Superb Communication – understandably and naturally share your ideas 
- Extreme Ownership – able to see a project through, no matter the obstacle 
- Detail-Orientation – high attention to detail and highly organized 
- Excellent Mechanical Aptitude 

Preferred Qualifications: 
- Experience and consistent use of LogixDesigner v33 or greater 
- Experience and consistent use of FactoryTalk View v12 or greater 
- Experience with PlantPAx, sequencing/phase manager, AOIs and ladder logic programming 
  
Working Conditions: 
- Office and shop-based work environment with prolonged periods of sitting or standing while working on a computer, reviewing designs, or supporting equipment testing and debugging. 
- Hands-on exposure to industrial equipment and manufacturing environments, including control panels, instrumentation, and process systems. 
- 25% travel required to customer sites for commissioning, troubleshooting, and on-site support, including time spent standing walking, and working around operating equipment. 

Benefits: 
- Leading Medical Insurance – consistently the leading medical rates for small businesses in the area 
- Health Savings Account with Employer contributions (depends on plan selected) 
- Dental Insurance 
- Vision Insurance 
- Life Insurance 
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Insurance 
- 401k with 4% employer match 
- Generous PTO 
- Paid Paternity &amp; Maternity leave 
- Paid cell phone plan with stipend for new phone every 2 years
- Referral program

Senior Controls Engineer

Proficient PLC/HMI programming with Allen-Bradley controls; degree in engineering or equivalent; strong communication and ownership; willing to travel about 25%.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Controls Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers to design and develop PLC and HMI applications for weighing, batching, and material handling systems. You will also support electrical design, system testing, and customer startup activities.
This position offers a mix of in-house engineering work and hands-on field involvement, including system commissioning and troubleshooting.
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Principal Responsibilities:
Create well documented approval packages that include
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<li>Sequence of Operations</li>
<li>Front panel layouts</li>
<li>Equipment and I/O lists</li>
</ul>
PLC and HMI programming
Conduct in-house checkout of completed systems
Assist Production Technicians as needed with installation of components
Write detailed instruction manual for completed project
Communicate and request technical information with vendors and customers
Research new technology available in market
Assist customers with onsite and phone troubleshooting and system start up.
Assist with creating and updating production ready drawings when needed using E-Plan or DraftSight
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Skills:
Accuracy and high attention to detail
Electrical aptitude
Software/Logic aptitude
Time management skills
Excellent verbal and written grammar skills
Problem solving and troubleshooting ability
Knowledge, Education or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience with Allen Bradley hardware
<ul>
<li>PLC, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, VFD, and Soft Starters</li>
</ul>
Experience with Rockwell Software products
<ul>
<li>Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk Studio ME/SE</li>
</ul>
Experience in CAD software, E-Plan, DraftSight or AutoCAD preferred
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition software is a plus
Some exposure to structured text programming
Familiar with basic industrial controls and sensors including Loadcells, Weight Indicators, Pressure Sensors, Level Sensors, Limit Switches, Solenoids, etc.
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Characteristics Required:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Travel enthusiastic
Dependable
Flexible to changing priorities and routines
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Physical Requirements:
Long periods of standing or sitting, with extended periods of work at a computer
Squatting, lifting and stretching
Standard Benefits- Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Health Savings Account Company Contribution, 1 Volunteer Day, 9 Paid Holidays, Paid Paternity Leave, Life and Disability

Controls Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; experience with Allen-Bradley hardware, Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk; CAD/E-Plan/DraftSight or AutoCAD; Ignition; some structured text programming; travel willingness; strong problem solving and communication skills.

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