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Controls Engineer Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Upcoresolutions

Bolingbrook, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automation Systems, BASIC Programming Language, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Corrective Action, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Ladder Logic, Machining, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing Equipment, Motion Control, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robotics, Safety Systems, Schematics, Servomechanism, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Bolingbrook, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
  • 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

Experience Required:

  • 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.

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