Controls Engineer/Maintenance Technician - Bolingbrook, Illinois
One-year contract position - FIRST SHIFT
Pay Rate: up to $48.00/hour (based on proven work history)

Position Description of the Controls Engineer/Maintenance Technician:
The Controls Engineer/Maintenance Technician is a hands-on technical role responsible for supporting the reliability and performance of automated manufacturing equipment. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and plays a critical role in electrical, PLC, robotics, CNC, and automation troubleshooting. This is a floor-based, hands-on position. This individual is expected to actively support breakdown recovery, perform advanced troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement of automation systems. This role is structured as contract labor and may support specific reliability initiatives, equipment upgrades, or peak performance demands.

Core Responsibilities of the Controls & Automation Support:

Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems
Interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic for rapid diagnostics
Support and modify HMI programs as needed
Troubleshoot servo systems, motion control, and CNC controls
Support Fanuc robot troubleshooting and basic programming adjustments
Assist with Safety PLC validation and machine safety systems
Troubleshoot and support vision systems Breakdown Response & Uptime support
Respond to equipment downtime events with urgency
Diagnose root causes of electrical and controls failures
Support production during high-impact downtime situations
Collaborate with maintenance technicians to restore equipment quickly and safely

Preventative & Predictive Maintenance :

Execute preventative maintenance tasks on electrical and controls failures
Support production during high-impact downtime situations
Collaborate with maintenance technicians to restore equipment quickly and safely
Executive preventative maintenance tasks on electrical and automation systems
Support PM optimization efforts
Document findings and corrective actions in CMMS
Identify emerging failure trends and recommend corrective actions

Safety & Compliance :

Follow OSHA, NFPA, arc flash, and LOTO procedures
Ensure safe troubleshooting practices
Assist in maintaining machine safety system integrity

Required Qualifications of the Controls Engineer/Maintenance Technician:

3-5+ years industrial controls or electrical troubleshooting experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, ladder logic troubleshooting, HMIs, servo systems, motion control, CNC machinery, and industrial electrical systems
Experience with Fanuc robots (troubleshooting required; programming preferred)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Working knowledge of automation and machining environments
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience integrating or modifying PLC programs
Safety PLC troubleshooting experience
Experience with vision systems
CNC programming exposure
CMMS experience
Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related degree/training (or equivalent experience)

Work Structure :

Reports directly to Maintenance Manager
Contract labor position
Floor-based role in a manufacturing environment
May require flexibility to support critical downtime or project needs

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.

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