Junior Controls Engineer: PLC & Troubleshooting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

1st shift schedule with overtime

Long-term career potential

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role in Bridgeview, IL. You will support PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance on automated production lines and robotics systems.

The position prioritizes candidates with hands-on PLC experience and the ability to read electrical drawings, with a consistent first shift and potential for overtime. Local candidates preferred.

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.

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

Controls maintenance

Reading schematics

Electrical wiring

HMI interfaces

Education

BS or AAS in controls/electrical

Tools

VFDs

Servos

HMI interfaces

Job description

Talent Solutions Partners is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role in Bridgeview, IL. You will support PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance on automated production lines and robotics systems.

The position prioritizes candidates with hands-on PLC experience and the ability to read electrical drawings, with a consistent first shift and potential for overtime. Local candidates preferred.