Automation Engineer (Wesa Automation)

Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers! Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company.  

For over twenty years, MKD Electric has designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings.  We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. 

Since 2007 Wesa Automation, a division of MKD Electric, has provided state-of-the-art engineering, automation and controls integration solutions for manufacturers and industrial needs.  Strategically located in the Midwest, Wesa’s capabilities and resources allow us to provide control systems integration services across the globe.

The Wesa Automation team is looking for a best-in-class Automation Engineer, willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field!

What you will do… 

• Work primarily on projects and service engagements at clients located in and around McHenry and Woodstock IL


• Specify automation and electrical components and software to meet customer specifications, application requirements, and industrial standards


• Design and configure PLC programs to optimize performance or resolve complex controls issues


• Support commissioning and startup of control systems with ability to identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues


• Provide on-site and remote support for installed systems requiring technical service assistance, troubleshooting, and repairs


• Determine root cause of electrical, mechanical, and software failures and implement solutions to prevent recurrence


• Organize and maintain project files


• Work with project managers and engineering manager to schedule and prioritize tasks 

What you will need to succeed… 

• Experience in design and implementation of industrial control systems or control panels


• AS/BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology or demonstrated experience in industry


• Experience preferred in one or more of the following: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, GE, Omron, Automation Direct, or other PLC


• Experience preferred in one or more of the following: Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, ABB 800xA, or other DCS


• Experience preferred in one or more of the following: FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Tatsoft, Ignition, iFix, Wonderware, or other HMI/SCADA


• Experience with AC drives, DC drives, motion control, robotics, machine vision, functional safety


• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment 

Physical demands… 

The Physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.


• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds independently


• May require sitting or standing for extended period of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, and stooping in a manufacturing environment  

What you’ll love about us…

MKD and Wesa employees are our companies’ greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

• On the job training with fully accredited training programs


• Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match


• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization


• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

The base pay range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 per year. Please note that the compensation range reflects the base pay only and does not include benefits or bonuses this role may be eligible to receive. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by bona fide factors such as geographic work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

MKD Electric and Wesa Automation are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories. 

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.