Junior Controls Engineer - PLC & Robotics (On-site)

CareerNerds, LLC; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

1st shift

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in Bridgeview, IL is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer to join our on-site maintenance team at a highly automated facility. You will troubleshoot, program PLCs, read schematics, and tune VFDs and servos to keep conveyors, robots, and packaging lines running.

We welcome candidates with strong technical education and some PLC/electrical exposure. Local candidates only; first shift with occasional overtime; health benefits provided.

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

Reading schematics

HMI interfaces

VFDs/Servos

Industrial networks

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Controls-related degree

Technical certifications

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC in Bridgeview, IL is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer to join our on-site maintenance team at a highly automated facility. You will troubleshoot, program PLCs, read schematics, and tune VFDs and servos to keep conveyors, robots, and packaging lines running.

We welcome candidates with strong technical education and some PLC/electrical exposure. Local candidates only; first shift with occasional overtime; health benefits provided.