Onsite Reliability & Automation Technician (PLC/Robotics)

McMaster-Carr; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Homebuyer assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

McMaster-Carr is hiring a Reliability and Automation Technician to maximize uptime of automated systems. You will diagnose faults in PLCs, sensors, and control panels, and perform preventive maintenance across a 24/7 operation at Elmhurst, IL.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5+ years of hands‑on automation experience. This is a fully onsite position with comprehensive safety and CMMS documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
• 3–5+ years of hands‑on experience in industrial automation, PLC controls, or robotics.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and RCA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex faults in automated equipment (conveyors, robotics, PLC control panels, VFDs).
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (thermography, vibration analysis).
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.

Skills

PLCs troubleshooting

Industrial sensors

Motor controls

CMMS documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Automation/EET

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen‑Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Job description

McMaster-Carr is hiring a Reliability and Automation Technician to maximize uptime of automated systems. You will diagnose faults in PLCs, sensors, and control panels, and perform preventive maintenance across a 24/7 operation at Elmhurst, IL.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5+ years of hands‑on automation experience. This is a fully onsite position with comprehensive safety and CMMS documentation responsibilities.