Automation & Controls Tech, 2nd Shift — $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Eaton; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 52,348 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation after 60 days

13 paid holidays

Weekly pay

Career progression

Overtime opportunities

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division in Lincoln, IL is hiring an Automation and Controls Technician (2nd shift). The role focuses on planning, installing, and maintaining electrical controls and PLC systems, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a shift differential.

The position offers competitive hourly pay ($38.47–$50.94) plus incentives, overtime, and broad benefits. Applicants should have extensive experience in maintenance electronics and be able to work from complex drawings while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum eight years of experience as a maintenance electronics technician or controls specialist.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and controls, including PLCs and motion devices.
• Create wiring diagrams and software for automation systems; code with PLC Ladder Logic and Visual Basic.
• Work from drawings or specs and stay current with field developments.
• Direct helpers and enforce plant safety and NEC requirements.
• Uphold environmental guidelines and quality processes to reduce waste and improve manufacturing.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

Visual Basic

Motion control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division in Lincoln, IL is hiring an Automation and Controls Technician (2nd shift). The role focuses on planning, installing, and maintaining electrical controls and PLC systems, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a shift differential.

The position offers competitive hourly pay ($38.47–$50.94) plus incentives, overtime, and broad benefits. Applicants should have extensive experience in maintenance electronics and be able to work from complex drawings while ensuring safety and