Controls Engineer (PLC/Electrical) – 1st Shift, On-Site

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

1st shift schedule with overtime

Long-term career potential

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for our Chicago-area client in Bridgeview, IL.

This on-site role focuses on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance to keep automated production lines running. The successful candidate will have a technical degree and hands-on PLC experience, with a willingness to learn and work closely with internal teams and external contractors.

Qualifications

• BS, AAS, or technical certifications in controls, electrical systems, or related field.
• 1+ years PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting in manufacturing.
• Read and interpret control schematics and electrical drawings.
• Familiar with VFDs, servos, HMIs and industrial networks.
• Local candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems across production equipment.
• Adjust PLC programs to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Read, interpret, and redline wiring schematics and control drawings.
• Tune machines, VFDs, and servos via HMIs.
• Install and inspect conduit, raceway, and busbar per codes.
• Terminate connections and repair components using standard tools.
• Inspect components to prevent downtime and collaborate with teams and contractors.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Control schematics reading

Industrial controls

HMI familiarity

Education

BS/AAS or technical cert in controls/electrical

Tools

VFDs

Servos

HMI interfaces

Industrial networks

Job description

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for our Chicago-area client in Bridgeview, IL.

This on-site role focuses on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance to keep automated production lines running. The successful candidate will have a technical degree and hands-on PLC experience, with a willingness to learn and work closely with internal teams and external contractors.