Junior Controls Engineer: PLCs & Automation (On-site)

Your Talent Team; 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

Overtime potential

Long-term career potential

Job summary

Your Talent Team in Bridgeview, IL is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer to join our on-site maintenance team at a highly automated facility. You will work on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance alongside experienced technicians and contractors.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree or certifications in controls or electrical systems, with 1+ years of hands-on PLC experience preferred. Local candidates only; first shift with overtime may apply.

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

Read schematics

HMI interfaces

VFDs

Servos

Industrial networks

Mechanical aptitude

Education

BS, AAS, or technical certifications in controls/electrical systems

Job description

Your Talent Team in Bridgeview, IL is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer to join our on-site maintenance team at a highly automated facility. You will work on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance alongside experienced technicians and contractors.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree or certifications in controls or electrical systems, with 1+ years of hands-on PLC experience preferred. Local candidates only; first shift with overtime may apply.