Junior Controls Engineer

Talent Match Recruiting; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC. seeks a Junior Controls Engineer to join our Bridgeview, IL maintenance team. This on-site, first-shift role emphasizes PLC programming, troubleshooting, and controls maintenance in a highly automated facility with conveyors, robotics, and packaging systems.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and tune equipment, read schematics, and adjust VFDs/servos via HMIs. Local candidates with a technical degree and PLC experience are preferred. Pay: $40.00–$45.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting in manufacturing (1+ years preferred)
• Read and interpret control schematics and electrical drawings
• Familiar with VFDs, servos, and HMIs in automated systems
• Local candidates with technical education welcome even with limited field experience

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems across production equipment
• Adjust and troubleshoot PLC programs to diagnose issues
• Read, interpret, and redline wiring schematics and control drawings
• Adjust parameters in machines, VFDs, and servos using HMIs
• Install and inspect electrical conduit, raceway, and busbar per electrical codes
• Terminate connections and repair electrical and pneumatic components
• Electrically tune and troubleshoot equipment to maintain operation within tolerances
• Inspect components to identify issues before downtime
• Assemble, align, and install equipment as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

HMI interfaces

VFDs

Education

BS/AS in controls or related field

Tools

VFDs

Servos

HMI interfaces

Industrial networks

Job description

Junior Controls Engineer
Location: Bridgeview, IL (On-site)
Pay: $40.00–$45.00/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift | Local Candidates Only

Overview

A national manufacturer operating multiple production facilities across North America is adding a controls-focused engineer to its maintenance team at a highly automated Chicago-area facility. The operation runs robotic, automated conveyors, and complex packaging systems and this role sits at the center of keeping all of it running.

This is a hands-on technical position focused on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance. The company will consider candidates with strong technical education and limited hands-on experience, but proven PLC and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment will be prioritized.

What the Job Involves

• 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

What They Need

• BS, AAS, or technical certifications in controls, electrical systems, or a related field is required
• Prefer 1+ years of hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting experience
• Candidates with strong technical education and limited field experience will also be considered
• Ability to read and interpret control schematics and electrical drawings
• Familiarity with VFDs, servos, HMI interfaces, and industrial communications networks
• Mechanical aptitude with experience repairing pneumatic and electrical components
• Local candidates only

What's on the Table

• $40.00–$45.00/hour based on experience
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Consistent 1st shift schedule with optional overtime
• Family-oriented culture with a genuine focus on work-life balance
• Stable, well-established operation with long-term career potential