Position Summary

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. The 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 production demands.

Core Responsibilities

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 Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Execute preventive 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

Work Structure

Must Have:- Minimum 5 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing Allen-Bradley PLC systems.

3–5+ years of industrial controls or electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with ladder logic troubleshooting, HMIs, servo systems, motion control, CNC machinery, and industrial electrical systems.
Experience troubleshooting Fanuc robots.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics. Nice to Have:- 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). Additional Information- Location(s): Bolingbrook, Illinois
Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: On-site
Shift or schedule requirements: 1st Shift; standard schedule; flexibility may be required to support critical downtime events or project needs.
Job grade, reporting context, or other screening-relevant logistics:- Reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.
Contract labor position.
Floor-based role in a manufacturing environment.
Target Start Date: 07/06/2026.
Drug screen required.
Background check required.
High School diploma required.

Required Qualifications

3 - 5+ years industrial controls or electrical troubleshooting experience
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)

Controls Engineer / Maintenance Technician

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