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

Henderson Group

Bridgeview (IL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 62,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Henderson Group in Bridgeview, IL seeks a hands-on Junior Controls Engineer to support PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and controls maintenance at a highly automated Chicago-area facility.

The role focuses on diagnosing issues across production equipment, conveyors, packaging lines, and robotic cells while reading schematics and tuning PLC/HMI parameters. Local candidates only, on-site, first shift.

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.