Controls Technician

Electrical Automation Services; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Aurora, IL is seeking a skilled controls technician for an on-site role. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot sensors, switches, PLC I/O, and associated control wiring on a 3rd shift.

You will program PLCs and HMIs, modify ladder logic, and diagnose Profibus, serial, and industrial Ethernet communications while maintaining equipment like laser-guided vehicles and conveyors. A strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with PLCs and servo systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting packaging equipment.
• Lockout/tagout and safety procedures knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of sensors and control wiring.
• Program PLC and HMI interfaces; ladder logic modifications.
• Troubleshoot Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet networks.
• Maintain laser guided vehicles, conveyors and production equipment.
• Read electrical schematics and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

PLCs

Servo systems

Troubleshooting

HMI interfaces

Electrical wiring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: This position is on-site in Aurora, IL. Please apply only if you live within 37 miles of Aurora.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