3rd-Shift Electrical Controls Technician (PLC/Servo Drives)

Electrical Automation Services; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in DeKalb, IL seeks a maintenance technician to install, configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs and related automation equipment on-site. The role requires hands-on experience with servo systems, encoders and 480V three-phase power, plus strong adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include programming PLCs, diagnosing communication protocols and performing preventive maintenance on conveyors and production equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and servo systems."
• Proficient with electrical schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining packaging equipment in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confined spaces, PPE) preferred.
• PLC programming preferred.
• Experience with encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules, and control wiring.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital controls with 480V, 3-phase power distribution; motors, VFDs, servo drives, soft starts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot encoders and load cells; address I/O and feedback devices.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces; modify ladder logic as needed.
• Diagnose communication protocols (Profibus, serial, industrial Ethernet).
• Perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors and production equipment.

Skills

PLCs

Servo systems

Electrical schematics

Encoders

Servomotors

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI interfaces

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in DeKalb, IL seeks a maintenance technician to install, configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs and related automation equipment on-site. The role requires hands-on experience with servo systems, encoders and 480V three-phase power, plus strong adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include programming PLCs, diagnosing communication protocols and performing preventive maintenance on conveyors and production equipment.