Entry-Level Controls Engineer – 1st Shift, On-site

Hire Consulting Services

Bridgeview (IL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 62,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

Consistent 1st shift schedule

Family-oriented culture

Long-term career potential

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in Bridgeview, IL, is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role on our Chicago-area facility’s automated production lines. You will focus on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and maintenance of robotic cells and conveyors.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning with electrical and control systems, reading schematics, and using HMI interfaces, VFDs, and servos to keep equipment running reliably. Local candidates only.

Qualifications

BS/AS or technical certs in controls or electrical systems are required.
Prefer 1+ years of hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting.
Read and interpret control schematics and electrical drawings.
Local candidates only.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems on production equipment.
Adjust and troubleshoot PLC programs to diagnose issues.
Read wiring diagrams and control system drawings.
Install and inspect conduit, raceway, and busbar systems per codes.
Work with internal teams and contractors.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Control schematics

HMI interfaces

Industrial networks

Education

BS/AS in controls or electrical systems

Technical certifications

Tools

VFDs

Servos

HMI interfaces

Electrical schematics

Job description

The role emphasizes hands-on learning with electrical and control systems, reading schematics, and using HMI interfaces, VFDs, and servos to keep equipment running reliably. Local candidates only.

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