Control Electrician Jobs in Illinois

Control Electrician jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Manteno, and Normal and other Illinois metros, with employers like ENTRUST Solutions, Gotion, and Rivian hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles48+
Top employerENTRUST Solutions
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring28
Work type83% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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PMI KYOTO Packaging Systems
Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
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PMI KYOTO Packaging Systems
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Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
PMI KYOTO Packaging Systems
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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AkzoNobel
Electrical / Controls Engineer
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Electrical / Controls Engineer
AkzoNobel
Waukegan, Illinois
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial Engineering
$96k - $110k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Rivian
Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer
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Rivian
Added 5d ago
Sr. Automation and Controls Engineer
Rivian
Normal, Illinois
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Caterpillar
Controls Engineering Specialist
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Caterpillar
Added 1w ago
Controls Engineering Specialist
Caterpillar
Mossville, Illinois
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Embedded Systems Engineering
$128k - $193k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Jobot
Controls Technician
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Jobot
Added 2w ago
Controls Technician
Jobot
Chicago Heights, Illinois
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
$35 - $45/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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Control Electrician Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
11 jobs
Manteno
4 jobs
Normal
3 jobs
Abbott Park
2 jobs
Arlington Heights
2 jobs
Elk Grove Village
2 jobs
Minooka
2 jobs
Willowbrook
2 jobs
Addison
1 jobs

Control Electrician Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • ENTRUST Solutions
    ENTRUST Solutions5
  • Gotion
    Gotion4
  • Rivian
    Rivian3
  • Shermco Industries
    Shermco Industries2
  • Abbott
    Abbott1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing9
  • Consulting & Professional Services8
  • Technology & Software7
  • Energy5
  • Automotive4

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in control electrician jobs across Illinois.

  • Journeyman Electrician license or state-equivalent electrical certification
  • Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics and ladder logic diagrams
  • Experience with industrial motor controls, VFDs, and low-voltage control wiring
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction or general industry certification
  • Associate degree or completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program

Control Electrician Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many control electrician jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 48+ control electrician openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Manteno, and Normal. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

How much do control electricians make in Illinois?

Control electricians in Illinois earn a median of about $99,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,240 for the lowest 10% to over $123,660 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Illinois cities have the most control electrician jobs?

Chicago, Manteno, and Normal have the most control electrician openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire control electricians in Illinois?

Employers hiring control electricians in Illinois include ENTRUST Solutions, Gotion, and Rivian, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote control electrician jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 17% of control electrician openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.

How do I apply for control electrician jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to control electrician jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.

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