Field Controls Technician – PLC & Commissioning (Travel)

Actalent; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Mokena, IL is seeking a Contract to Hire Electrical Controls Technician to develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic for automated machinery. The role requires reading electrical schematics, performing commissioning at customer sites, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful project execution.

The position involves about 50% overnight travel within the Midwest and occasional trips outside the region.

Qualifications

• Experience developing PLC logic for automated machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Experience starting up, testing, and troubleshooting at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic for automated machinery and equipment.
• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Perform system startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Assist with electrical wiring, panel modifications, and field installations.
• Diagnose and resolve controls, electrical, and automation issues.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and system upgrades.

Skills

PLC logic development

Reading electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Site commissioning

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Actalent in Mokena, IL is seeking a Contract to Hire Electrical Controls Technician to develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic for automated machinery. The role requires reading electrical schematics, performing commissioning at customer sites, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful project execution.

The position involves about 50% overnight travel within the Midwest and occasional trips outside the region.