Controls Engineer & Maintenance Tech: PLC, CNC & Robotics

CAD Engineering Resources

Bolingbrook (IL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 78,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

CAD Engineering Resources is seeking a Controls Engineer/Maintenance Technician for a 6-12 month contract in Bolingbrook, IL. This hands-on role focuses on the reliability and performance of automated manufacturing equipment, including electrical, PLC, robotics, CNC, and automation troubleshooting on a floor-based team.

The successful candidate will actively support breakdown recovery, perform advanced troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement of automation systems, reporting to

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years industrial controls or electrical troubleshooting experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, ladder logic troubleshooting, HMIs, servo systems, motion control, CNC machinery, and industrial electrical systems.
  • Experience with Fanuc robots (troubleshooting required: programming preferred).
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
  • Working knowledge of automation and machining environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems
  • Interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic for rapid diagnostics
  • Support and modify HMI programs as needed
  • Troubleshoot servo systems, motion control, and CNC controls
  • Support Fanuc robot troubleshooting and basic programming adjustments
  • Assist with Safety PLC validation and machine safety systems
  • Troubleshoot and support vision systems

Skills

Industrial controls
Electrical troubleshooting
Allen-Bradley PLCs
Ladder logic
HMIs
Servo systems
Motion control
CNC machinery
Fanuc robots
Electrical schematics

Tools

CMMS
Vision systems

Job description

CAD Engineering Resources is seeking a Controls Engineer/Maintenance Technician for a 6-12 month contract in Bolingbrook, IL. This hands-on role focuses on the reliability and performance of automated manufacturing equipment, including electrical, PLC, robotics, CNC, and automation troubleshooting on a floor-based team.

The successful candidate will actively support breakdown recovery, perform advanced troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement of automation systems, reporting to

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