Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technician – PLC/HMI Expert

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC Career Center; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician for our Springfield, IL plant. You will apply electrical and mechanical expertise to support drainage systems, bridges, and stormwater infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation of manufacturing equipment.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience, an associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or related field, proficiency with PLCs and relay controls, and a hands-on, self-starting approach.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in electro-mechanical/engineering technology or electrical technology.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Electro-Mechanical Technician in manufacturing.
• Excellent electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient with hard-wired relay control systems and PLCs.
• Ability to safely evaluate AC/DC systems up to 480 volts.
• Strong computer skills.
• Self-starter with limited supervision and root-cause focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for recovery from equipment outages and preventing future outages.
• Analyze equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs promptly.
• Support Plastics Manufacturing with root-cause analysis and sustainable long-term solutions with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a technical library of drawings, PLC and HMI programs for equipment at all locations.
• Identify timely and cost-effective replacements for obsolete components.
• Manage and improve remote interface capabilities.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Relay control systems

Programmable logic controllers

Computer skills

Self-starter

Education

Associates degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology/Engineering Technology/Electrical Technology

Job description

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician for our Springfield, IL plant. You will apply electrical and mechanical expertise to support drainage systems, bridges, and stormwater infrastructure, ensuring reliable operation of manufacturing equipment.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience, an associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or related field, proficiency with PLCs and relay controls, and a hands-on, self-starting approach.