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

The Recruiting Hive; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

Consistent 1st shift with overtime

Family-oriented culture with work-life

Stable, long-term career potential

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in Bridgeview, IL is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role in a highly automated Chicago-area facility. The position emphasizes PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance to keep production lines running.

Responsibilities include reading wiring schematics, adjusting PLC parameters, and collaborating with internal teams and contractors. Local candidates with strong technical education are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• BS, AAS, or technical certifications in controls, electrical systems, or a related field is required.
• Prefer 1+ years of hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Candidates with strong technical education and limited field experience will also be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret control schematics and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with VFDs, servos, HMI interfaces, and industrial communications networks.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience repairing pneumatic and electrical components.
• Local candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems across production equipment, automated conveyors, packaging lines, and robotic cells.
• Adjust and troubleshoot PLC programs to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Read, interpret, and redline wiring schematics and control system drawings.
• Adjust parameters in machines, VFDs, and servos using built-in HMI interfaces.
• Install and inspect electrical conduit, raceway, and busbar systems per electrical codes.
• Pull wire, terminate connections, and repair electrical and pneumatic components using standard tools and procedures.
• Electrically tune and troubleshoot equipment to maintain proper operation within expected tolerances.
• Inspect operating components to identify issues before they result in downtime.
• Assemble, align, and install equipment as needed.
• Work professionally alongside internal teams and external contractors.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Control schematics reading

HMI/VFD/Servos familiarity

Mechanical aptitude

Education

BS/AS in controls or related field

Job description

The Recruiting Hive in Bridgeview, IL is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role in a highly automated Chicago-area facility. The position emphasizes PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance to keep production lines running.

Responsibilities include reading wiring schematics, adjusting PLC parameters, and collaborating with internal teams and contractors. Local candidates with strong technical education are encouraged to apply.