Controls Electrician - Allen Bradley PLC

Electrical Automation Services; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in North Aurora, IL is seeking a maintenance technician with PLC and servo system expertise. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot equipment including photo eyes, switches, PLC I/O, and HMI interfaces.

The role involves program modifications in ladder logic, diagnosing Profibus/industrial Ethernet communications, and preventive maintenance on conveyors and laser-guided vehicles. Strong safety procedure knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated experience with PLCs and servo systems.
• Experience troubleshooting packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understanding of safety procedures (lockout/tagout, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O modules and associated wiring.
• Provide troubleshooting for analog and digital controls with 480V, 3‑phase power, motors, VFDs and servo drives.
• Maintain and troubleshoot encoders and load cells; program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces.
• Modify PLC logic and programming (ladder logic) for control systems; work with stand-alone and integrated HMIs.
• Troubleshoot communication protocols (Profibus, serial, industrial Ethernet).
• Diagnose equipment using electrical schematics and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors and production equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Servo systems

Electrical schematics

HMI interfaces

Ladder logic

Encoders

3-phase power/VFDs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ability to work 3rd shift, Overtime (1.5) after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours. 10 paid holidays, PTO upon start, regular and irregular raises based on performance.Duties:Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules, and all 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 encoders, and load cells.Programming and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI interfaces.Perform configuration and logic modifications to PLC control systems. Modifications will include programming in ladder logic.Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human-machine interfaces.Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet.Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues utilizing electrical schematicsDiagnose and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipmentEducation/Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredDemonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo systems required.Experienced in working with computerized maintenance systems preferred.Experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferredThorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.) preferredPLC programming preferredExperience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferredProficient with electrical schematicsBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceRelocation assistanceVision insuranceApplication Question(s):Are you willing to work 2nd shift (2-10pm) or 3rd shift (10pm-6am)?Work Location: In person