Control Engineer

JSK Recruiting, Inc.; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Stable 1st shift

Job summary

JSK Recruiting, Inc. is sourcing a 1st shift PLC Technician for a major Chicago-area snack food manufacturer.

This on-site role focuses on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance across a highly automated production environment with robotic cells, conveyors and packaging lines at our HQ facility in Chicago. The ideal candidate has hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting experience, with strong education in controls or electrical systems; experience

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting required.
• Experience reading and interpreting control schematics.
• Familiarity with HMI interfaces, VFDs, servos, and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical/electronic systems across packaging lines and robotic cells.
• Tweak PLC programs to diagnose and fix equipment issues.
• Read wiring schematics and control drawings; interpret electrical diagrams.
• Install and inspect conduit, raceway, busbars per electrical codes; pull wires.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

HMI interfaces

VFDs/servos

Electrical repair

Education

BS/AS in Maintenance/Electrical

Job description

Bedford Park, IL (On-site) | Local Candidates Only

Compensation: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift

MUST LIVE IN THE CHICAGO AREA

About the Role

A well-established national snack food manufacturer operating 7 facilities across North America is looking for a 1st shift PLC Technician to join the maintenance team at HQ Chicago production facility. This is a hands-on technical role focused on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance across a highly automated production environment that includes robotic cells, automated conveyors, and complex packaging systems.

The company will consider candidates who bring strong technical education in controls or electrical systems, that said, proven PLC and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment is what they are really looking for and will be prioritized.

What You Will Be Doing

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems across manufacturing and process equipment, automated conveyors, packaging lines, and robotic cells
• Troubleshoot and adjust PLC programs to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
• Read, interpret, and redline wiring schematics and control system drawings
• Adjust parameters in machines, VFDs, and servos using built-in HMI interfaces
• Install and inspect electrical conduit, raceway, and busbar systems per electrical codes; pull wire and terminate
• Repair electrical and pneumatic components using standard hand tools, gauges, and procedures
• Electrically tune and troubleshoot equipment for proper operation within expected tolerances
• Inspect operating parts to ensure proper function and identify issues before they become downtime
• Assemble, align, and install equipment as needed
• Interact professionally with internal personnel and external contractors

Requirements

• BS/AAS/Maintenance, PLC / Electrical certifications preferred
• Hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting experience is strongly preferred; the right candidate with strong technical education and limited experience will also be considered
• Ability to read and interpret control schematics and electrical drawings
• Experience with VFDs, servos, HMI interfaces, and industrial communications networks
• Mechanical aptitude with experience repairing pneumatic and electrical components
• Must be willing to complete a PLC and electrical skills assessment as part of the hiring process
• Strong attendance and safety record required
• Local candidates only

What We Offer

• $40.00 to $45.00 per hour
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match and pension plan
• Consistent 1st shift schedule with no rotating shifts and optional overtime
• Family-oriented culture with a genuine focus on work-life balance
• Stable, well-established company with long-term career potential at a major national manufacturer

This is a role for someone who knows controls and PLC systems, takes pride in keeping complex automated equipment running, and wants a stable long-term home at a company that has been doing things right for decades.