Electrical PLC Technician 2nd Shift

campbellsoup; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an Electrical PLC Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of plant production and utility systems. You will troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, perform preventive maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 2+ years of industrial electrical or automation experience, PLC programming, and HMI troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in industrial electrical, automation, controls or electromechanical maintenance.
• Two years PLC programming, troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Two years HMI troubleshooting and support experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety programs and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, maintain, and modify electrical and control systems up to 600V.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with single- and three-phase systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and corrective repairs on production and utility equipment.
• Document equipment, power systems, and wiring diagrams; update schematics as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Automation maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Location: Downers Grove, Illinois

Pay Rate: $40-$43/hour

Shift: 2nd Shift (Generally starts as early as 2:45 PM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Start times and hours may vary based on production schedules, holidays, and staffing needs.)

Requirement: Strong attendance and punctuality are essential. Employees must remain in position for a minimum of one year and successfully complete a 90-day evaluation period.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE...

As an Electrical PLC Technician , you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant production and utility systems. You will leverage your expertise in electrical systems, PLC programming, instrumentation, and industrial automation to troubleshoot issues, drive continuous improvement, and support world‑class manufacturing performance. Your contributions will directly impact equipment reliability, operational uptime, safety, and productivity across the facility.

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

• Adhere to all company safety programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, maintain, and modify low- and high-voltage industrial electrical, electromechanical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving single-phase and three-phase electrical systems up to 600V.
• Support production and utility equipment by performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and corrective repairs.
• Identify, recommend, and implement upgrades to outdated or unsafe electrical and control system installations.
• Document new and existing equipment, power systems, control systems, schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Support standardization efforts utilizing Allen-Bradley PLCs, drives, HMI systems, and related automation components whenever practical.
• Perform system startups, operational checkouts, configuration, calibration, grounding verification, wiring validation, and power testing.
• Reload and reboot PLCs and related control systems following power outages or fault conditions.
• Size conductors and conduit, install and terminate wiring, fabricate conduit systems, and support electrical infrastructure projects.
• Assist mechanical maintenance and installation activities as needed.
• Provide hardware and software support for engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, instrumentation, and industrial networking equipment.
• Utilize equipment manuals, P&IDs, schematics, blueprints, safety documentation, and technical references to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Help maintain appropriate spare parts inventories for control and instrumentation systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, process efficiency, and plant performance.
• Support the creation and delivery of training programs related to controls, automation, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with management of change procedures.
• Direct contractors on larger installation projects as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH...

You will collaborate closely with:

• Engineering and Maintenance Supervisors
• Maintenance Mechanics and Technicians
• Operations and Production Teams
• Process and Controls Engineers
• Reliability and Continuous Improvement Teams
• External Contractors and Service Providers
• Safety and Quality Team Members

While this position does not have direct supervisory responsibility, you may provide technical guidance and direction to contractors and project support personnel during installations and equipment upgrades.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE... (MUST HAVE)

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of industrial electrical, automation, controls, or electromechanical maintenance experience and/or training.
• Minimum of two (2) years of PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of HMI troubleshooting and support experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including AC and DC circuits up to 600V.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electromechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, troubleshoot and modify electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using electrical diagnostic equipme