Junior Controls Engineer: PLC & Electrical Troubleshooting (1st Shift)

Software Placement Group, SPG; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for a Chicago-area manufacturing site in Bridgeview, IL. This on-site, first-shift role focuses on maintaining automated production equipment, troubleshooting PLCs, and supporting electrical and control systems.

You will read schematics, tune VFDs/servos, work with HMIs, and coordinate with internal teams and contractors. Local candidates with a technical background and hands-on PLC experience are encouraged to apply for long-term

Qualifications

• BS or AAS in controls, electrical systems, or related field.
• Ability to read control schematics and electrical drawings.
• Experience with VFDs, servos, HMI interfaces, and industrial networks.

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

Electrical schematics

HMI interfaces

Industrial networks

Education

BS in controls/electrical engineering

AAS in related field

Tools

HMI interfaces

Industrial communications networks

Job description

Software Placement Group is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for a Chicago-area manufacturing site in Bridgeview, IL. This on-site, first-shift role focuses on maintaining automated production equipment, troubleshooting PLCs, and supporting electrical and control systems.

You will read schematics, tune VFDs/servos, work with HMIs, and coordinate with internal teams and contractors. Local candidates with a technical background and hands-on PLC experience are encouraged to apply for long-term