Hands-on PLC Controls Engineer – On-site 1st Shift

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Bridgeview (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

1st shift schedule

Long-term career potential

Descripción de la vacante

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for a Chicago-area manufacturing client in Bridgeview, IL. This on-site role focuses on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance to keep highly automated lines running.

You will work with PLCs, read schematics, tune VFDs and servos, and collaborate with internal teams and contractors on a first-shift schedule. Local candidates with hands-on or strong technical education are encouraged to apply.

Formación

• BS, AAS, or technical certifications in controls, electrical systems, or related field.
• Prefer 1+ years of hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read control schematics and electrical drawings.
• Local candidates only.

Responsabilidades

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems across production equipment, automated conveyors, packaging lines, and robotic cells.
• Adjust and troubleshoot PLC programs to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Read, interpret, and redline wiring schematics and control system drawings.
• Adjust parameters in machines, VFDs, and servos using built-in HMI interfaces.
• Install and inspect electrical conduit, raceway, and busbar systems per electrical codes.
• Pull wire, terminate connections, and repair electrical and pneumatic components using standard tools and procedures.
• Electrically tune and troubleshoot equipment to maintain proper operation within expected tolerances.
• Inspect operating components to identify issues before they result in downtime.
• Assemble, align, and install equipment as needed.
• Work professionally alongside internal teams and external contractors.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

HMI interfaces

VFDs

Servos

Industrial networks

Mechanical aptitude

Educación

Controls-related degree

Descripción del empleo

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for a Chicago-area manufacturing client in Bridgeview, IL. This on-site role focuses on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance to keep highly automated lines running.

You will work with PLCs, read schematics, tune VFDs and servos, and collaborate with internal teams and contractors on a first-shift schedule. Local candidates with hands-on or strong technical education are encouraged to apply.