Controls Electrician: PLC & HMI Systems (3rd Shift)

Electrical Automation Services

Sugar Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

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Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Sugar Grove, IL seeks a skilled Controls Technician to install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches and PLC I/O modules, wiring and commissioning on 480V three-phase power.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI programming, ladder logic, analog/digital controls, and preventive maintenance on conveyors and production equipment; familiarity with Profibus/industrial Ethernet is a plus.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and servo systems required.
Experience with maintenance on packaging equipment in manufacturing preferred.
Strong understanding of safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confined spaces, PPE) preferred.
Proficient reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

Install, configure and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches and PLC I/O modules, and control wiring.
Troubleshoot analog and digital controls with 480V, 3-phase power, motors, VFDs, servo drives, and soft starts.
Maintain encoders and load cells; troubleshoot position feedback devices.
Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces; modify ladder logic.
Diagnose communication protocols (Profibus, serial, industrial Ethernet) and graphics interfaces.
Perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.