3rd Shift Electrical Controls Tech | PLC & Servo Drives

Electrical Automation Services; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 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 West Chicago, IL seeks a skilled technician to install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules, and all control wiring on-site.

The role includes PLC programming in ladder logic, HMI interfaces, and diagnostics of Profibus and industrial Ethernet. Requires experience with servos, encoders, and 480V/3-phase systems; benefits include 401(k) and health plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and servo systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of safety procedures such as lockout/tagout.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules, and control wiring.
• Program and modify ladder logic for PLC control systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet communications.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI programming

VFDs & servo drives

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in West Chicago, IL seeks a skilled technician to install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules, and all control wiring on-site.

The role includes PLC programming in ladder logic, HMI interfaces, and diagnostics of Profibus and industrial Ethernet. Requires experience with servos, encoders, and 480V/3-phase systems; benefits include 401(k) and health plans.