Controls Technician

Electrical Automation Services; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Naperville, IL is seeking a hands-on controls technician to install, configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and related automation equipment. You will work with 480V three-phase power, encoders, servo motors, VFDs, and read electrical schematics in a manufacturing setting to ensure smooth production operations.

The position is on-site, full-time, 3rd shift with overtime after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures (lockout/tagout, PPE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot PLC input/output modules and associated control wiring.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital controls with 480V, 3-phase power distribution, motors, and drives.
• Program ladder logic and modify PLC control systems; work with HMI interfaces.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Schematic reading

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Encoders

Servo motors

VFDs

Job description

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