Controls Electrical Specialist

ZipRecruiter; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of various control systems and devices. You will leverage your expertise in programmable logic controllers and electrical schematics to ensure optimal performance of manufacturing equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills will directly contribute to the operational efficiency of production processes. If you are passionate about technology and have a knack for problem-solving, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and troubleshooting in manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot control wiring and devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Troubleshooting

Electrical Schematics

Servo Systems

Manufacturing Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI Interfaces

Laser Guided Vehicles

Computerized Maintenance Systems

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Perform installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules, and associated control wiring.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise of analog and digital controls with 480V, 3 phase power distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot position feedback devices such as encoders and load cells.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces, including logic modifications in ladder logic.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot integrated and stand-alone graphic human-machine interfaces.
• Diagnose communication protocols, including Profibus, serial, and industrial Ethernet.
• Utilize electrical schematics to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.

Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and servo systems required.
• Experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.).
• PLC programming experience.
• Experience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers.
• Proficient with electrical schematics.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in working with computerized maintenance systems.

Benefits
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance