Junior Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation (1st Shift, On-Site)

Vogrinc Search Group; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

1st shift schedule with overtime

Work-life balance culture

Long-term career potential

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role in Bridgeview, IL. The position focuses on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and maintaining automated production equipment across packaging lines and robotic cells.

We value hands-on technicians with a solid educational background and a willingness to work with internal teams and external contractors. Local candidates preferred for a first-shift schedule and stable long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Control schematics

Education

BS / AAS / technical certifications in controls or electrical systems

Tools

VFDs

Servos

Industrial networks

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role in Bridgeview, IL. The position focuses on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and maintaining automated production equipment across packaging lines and robotic cells.

We value hands-on technicians with a solid educational background and a willingness to work with internal teams and external contractors. Local candidates preferred for a first-shift schedule and stable long-term opportunities.