Controls Technician (Allen-Bradley PLC) | Bolingbrook, IL

Our client is seeking a Controls Engineer/Maintenance Technician with hands-on controls and electrical maintenance experience to support automated manufacturing equipment. The technician will troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Fanuc robots, CNC systems, servo/motion control, and industrial electrical systems. The position is floor-based and focused on breakdown response, advanced troubleshooting, and supporting uptime and reliability initiatives.

No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Contract Duration: 12 months | W2

Work Model: Onsite (Only candidates local to the Bolingbrook, IL area will be considered)

Requirements:

Controls & Automation

• Support and modify HMI programs.
• Support troubleshooting of vision systems.
• Assist with Safety PLC checks and machine safety systems.
• Troubleshoot servo systems, motion control, and CNC controls.
• Perform Fanuc robot troubleshooting and basic program adjustments.
• Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems (5+ years required)
• Diagnose and interpret ladder logic, electrical schematics, and control circuits.

Breakdown Response & Uptime

• Respond quickly to equipment downtime events.
• Identify root causes of electrical/controls failures.
• Support production during high-impact downtime.
• Partner with maintenance techs to restore equipment safely and efficiently.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Document work in CMMS.
• Perform PM tasks on electrical and automation systems.
• Identify failure trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Support PM optimization and reliability improvements.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain safe troubleshooting practices.
• Support machine safety system integrity.
• Follow OSHA, NFPA, arc flash, and LOTO procedures.

Qualifications/Must-Haves:

• High school or equivalent required.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• 3–5+ years industrial controls or electrical troubleshooting.
• 5+ years troubleshooting and repairing Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with: Ladder Logic Troubleshooting, HMI Troubleshooting/Modification, Servo & Motion Control Systems, CNC Machinery Controls, Industrial Electrical Systems, Fanuc Robot Troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a floor-based, hands-on role responding to breakdowns.

Preferred Skills:

• CMMS experience.
• Safety PLC troubleshooting.
• Vision system experience.
• CNC programming exposure.
• PLC program integration or modification experience.
• Technical training in Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related fields.