On-site Controls Engineer (PLC & Automation) - 1st Shift

Joseph Michaels International; Bridgeview (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare coverage

Overtime options

Long-term career potential

Descripción de la vacante

Joseph Michaels International in Bridgeview, IL is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role focused on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance within a highly automated facility.

You will read schematics, tune VFDs and servos, work with HMIs, and install electrical components. Local candidates with technical education and PLC exposure are encouraged for a stable, first-shift position.

Formación

• BS, AAS, or technical certifications in controls, electrical systems, or a related field are required.
• 1+ years of hands-on PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting in manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read control schematics and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with VFDs, servos, HMI interfaces, and industrial networks.
• Local candidates only.

Responsabilidades

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical/electronic systems on production equipment.
• Adjust and troubleshoot PLC programs to diagnose issues.
• Read, interpret, and redline wiring schematics and control drawings.
• Configure machines via HMIs, adjust VFDs and servos.
• Install conduit, raceway, and busbar per codes; pull wires and terminate connections.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

HMI interfaces

Electrical wiring

Team collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Educación

BS/AS in controls or electrical field

Technical certifications

Herramientas

VFDs

Servos

HMI systems

Industrial networks

Descripción del empleo

Joseph Michaels International in Bridgeview, IL is seeking a Junior Controls Engineer for an on-site role focused on PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance within a highly automated facility.

You will read schematics, tune VFDs and servos, work with HMIs, and install electrical components. Local candidates with technical education and PLC exposure are encouraged for a stable, first-shift position.