On-site Controls Technician - 3rd Shift PLC/HMI Expert

Electrical Automation Services; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Yorkville, IL seeks skilled controls technician to install, configure, and troubleshoot PLC and robotic systems on-site. Expect 2nd or 3rd shift options with overtime and relocation assistance as needed.

Responsibilities include ladder logic programming, HMI interfacing, and maintenance of 480V 3-phase power equipment, servo drives, encoders, and load cells in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with PLCs and servo systems.
• Experience with electrical schematics and maintenance systems.
• Experience with packaging equipment in manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confined spaces).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC I/O and related wiring.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital controls on 480V 3-phase power, motors, VFDs, servo drives, and soft starts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot encoders and load cells; support position feedback devices.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces; modify ladder logic as needed.
• Diagnose communications with Profibus, serial, and industrial Ethernet; graphic HMI interfaces.
• Perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.

Skills

PLCs

Servo systems

Electrical schematics

HMI interfaces

Industrial networking

3-phase power

VFDs

Encoders

Load cells

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Yorkville, IL seeks skilled controls technician to install, configure, and troubleshoot PLC and robotic systems on-site. Expect 2nd or 3rd shift options with overtime and relocation assistance as needed.

Responsibilities include ladder logic programming, HMI interfacing, and maintenance of 480V 3-phase power equipment, servo drives, encoders, and load cells in a manufacturing setting.