3rd Shift Controls Electrician - Allen-Bradley PLC Expert

Electrical Automation Services; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in North Aurora, IL is seeking a maintenance technician with PLC and servo system expertise. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot equipment including photo eyes, switches, PLC I/O, and HMI interfaces.

The role involves program modifications in ladder logic, diagnosing Profibus/industrial Ethernet communications, and preventive maintenance on conveyors and laser-guided vehicles. Strong safety procedure knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated experience with PLCs and servo systems.
• Experience troubleshooting packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understanding of safety procedures (lockout/tagout, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules and associated wiring.
• Provide troubleshooting for analog and digital controls with 480V, 3‑phase power, motors, VFDs and servo drives.
• Maintain and troubleshoot encoders and load cells; program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces.
• Modify PLC logic and programming (ladder logic) for control systems; work with stand-alone and integrated HMIs.
• Troubleshoot communication protocols (Profibus, serial, industrial Ethernet).
• Diagnose equipment using electrical schematics and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors and production equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Servo systems

Electrical schematics

HMI interfaces

Ladder logic

Encoders

3-phase power/VFDs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in North Aurora, IL is seeking a maintenance technician with PLC and servo system expertise. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot equipment including photo eyes, switches, PLC I/O, and HMI interfaces.

The role involves program modifications in ladder logic, diagnosing Profibus/industrial Ethernet communications, and preventive maintenance on conveyors and laser-guided vehicles. Strong safety procedure knowledge is required.