3rd Shift Electrical Controls Technician – PLC/HMI

Electrical Automation Services; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

PTO

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a skilled technician to join our on-site team in Batavia, IL. The role focuses on installing, configuring, and troubleshooting photo eyes, proximity switches, PLC I/O, and related wiring, with emphasis on PLC/HMI programming and 480V three-phase systems.

The ideal candidate will have PLC experience, servo systems familiarity, and a solid grasp of safety protocols. Overtime is available; relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and servo systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of packaging equipment in manufacturing preferred.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confined spaces, PPE).
• PLC programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules, and related control wiring.
• Provide troubleshooting for analog and digital controls, 480V 3-phase power, motors, VFDs, servo drives, and soft starts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot encoders and load cells; oversee position feedback devices.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces; modify PLC logic via ladder logic.
• Troubleshoot graphical HMI interfaces and communication protocols (Profibus, serial, industrial Ethernet).
• Diagnose equipment issues using electrical schematics; perform preventive maintenance on lasers, conveyors, and production equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Photo eyes

Proximity switches

Limit switches

Encoders

Load cells

VFDs/ servo drives

Soft starters

HMI interfaces

Profibus

Industrial Ethernet

Electrical schematics

Job description

Electrical Automation Services is seeking a skilled technician to join our on-site team in Batavia, IL. The role focuses on installing, configuring, and troubleshooting photo eyes, proximity switches, PLC I/O, and related wiring, with emphasis on PLC/HMI programming and 480V three-phase systems.

The ideal candidate will have PLC experience, servo systems familiarity, and a solid grasp of safety protocols. Overtime is available; relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.