3rd-Shift Controls Technician: PLC, HMI & Motion Systems

Electrical Automation Services; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Aurora, IL is seeking a skilled controls technician for an on-site role. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot sensors, switches, PLC I/O, and associated control wiring on a 3rd shift.

You will program PLCs and HMIs, modify ladder logic, and diagnose Profibus, serial, and industrial Ethernet communications while maintaining equipment like laser-guided vehicles and conveyors. A strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with PLCs and servo systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting packaging equipment.
• Lockout/tagout and safety procedures knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of sensors and control wiring.
• Program PLC and HMI interfaces; ladder logic modifications.
• Troubleshoot Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet networks.
• Maintain laser guided vehicles, conveyors and production equipment.
• Read electrical schematics and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

PLCs

Servo systems

Troubleshooting

HMI interfaces

Electrical wiring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Aurora, IL is seeking a skilled controls technician for an on-site role. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot sensors, switches, PLC I/O, and associated control wiring on a 3rd shift.

You will program PLCs and HMIs, modify ladder logic, and diagnose Profibus, serial, and industrial Ethernet communications while maintaining equipment like laser-guided vehicles and conveyors. A strong safety mindset is essential.