Junior PLC Controls Engineer – On-Site, 1st Shift

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role in Bridgeview, IL. The position pays $40.00–$45.00 per hour and is a first-shift opportunity for local candidates.

You will join a national manufacturer’s Chicago-area facility focused on PLCs, electrical troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated lines. The role emphasizes hands-on work with PLCs, wiring, VFDs, servos, and HMI interfaces in a highly automated environment.

Qualifications

• BS, AAS, or technical certifications in controls, electrical systems, or a related field is required.
• 1+ years of hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret control schematics and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with VFDs, servos, HMI interfaces, and industrial 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 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.
• Electrical tune and troubleshoot equipment to maintain proper operation.
• Inspect operating components to identify issues before downtime.
• Assemble, align, and install equipment as needed.
• Work with internal teams and external contractors.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Control schematics reading

Education

Controls/Electrical degree or certs

Job description

Modern Machining Solutions Inc is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role in Bridgeview, IL. The position pays $40.00–$45.00 per hour and is a first-shift opportunity for local candidates.

You will join a national manufacturer’s Chicago-area facility focused on PLCs, electrical troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated lines. The role emphasizes hands-on work with PLCs, wiring, VFDs, servos, and HMI interfaces in a highly automated environment.