Automation & Controls Technician (PLC/Robotics) – 2nd Shift

Rise Technical; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical is seeking an Automation Technician in Franklin Park, IL, to troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled equipment within a highly automated manufacturing environment. You will work on HMIs, drives, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams.

The role offers a long-term career path with clear progression opportunities for engineers and technicians who want hands-on automation experience and technical development.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting industrial automation, controls, or electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and perform fault finding.
• Background in manufacturing, automation, controls, maintenance or mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Work with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, robotics, sensors, vision systems, and industrial networks.
• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and automation projects.
• Diagnose faults using Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLC platforms.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Electrical schematics

Maintenance

Education

Technical diploma

Tools

Allen Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Rise Technical is seeking an Automation Technician in Franklin Park, IL, to troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled equipment within a highly automated manufacturing environment. You will work on HMIs, drives, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams.

The role offers a long-term career path with clear progression opportunities for engineers and technicians who want hands-on automation experience and technical development.