Sterling Engineering
Job Description
Job Summary
Join our client in this direct hire role and contribute to their growth. We're looking to add an Engineering Controls Technician located in Lincolnshire, IL. The Engineering Controls Technician leads troubleshooting and repair electrical, controls and communication issues on complex production lines which include PLC, HMI, motion control, VFDs, servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems.
Position : PLC Technician
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Shift:
1st Shift
Pay:
$30hr - $40hr
Benefits : Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Matching 401(k) Contributions, Vacation and Paid Sick Time, Tuition Reimbursement
What a typical day looks like : Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components to return equipment to production. Set up and troubleshooting of motion control systems, Servo motors/drives and VFDs. Troubleshoot, maintain, and update in-line vision systems such as Cognex. Plan, implement PLC and HMI software upgrades and perform functional verifications. Read and interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, various programs and mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings. Write test procedures to demonstrate effectiveness of software/hardware upgrades. Clearly and concisely document work performed in Medical Device environment. Other duties & responsibilities :
Maintain software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications. Identify critical devices on new equipment and assure we have all manuals, cables, software, firmware and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot, repair or replace those devices. Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems. Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for automation solutions per specifications. Train other technicians and operators on processes and equipment. Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment Strong awareness of safety/electrical safety. Required Experience :
Requires a minimum of 6 years of experience troubleshooting PLCs', HMI's, motion control, VFDs, Servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems. Associates degree, Military technical training or vocational training in Industrial Controls Technology. Medical device experience or other regulated industry is preferred. Software experience with: RSLOGIX, Logics Designer, Factory Talk, Ignition, Cognex, Insight, Siemens S7. Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move-one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.
262-443-3691 mfrancis@sterling-engineering.com Connect on LinkedIn
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.
Job Summary
Join our client in this direct hire role and contribute to their growth. We're looking to add an Engineering Controls Technician located in Lincolnshire, IL. The Engineering Controls Technician leads troubleshooting and repair electrical, controls and communication issues on complex production lines which include PLC, HMI, motion control, VFDs, servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems.
Position : PLC Technician
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Shift:
1st Shift
Pay:
$30hr - $40hr
Benefits : Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Matching 401(k) Contributions, Vacation and Paid Sick Time, Tuition Reimbursement
What a typical day looks like : Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components to return equipment to production. Set up and troubleshooting of motion control systems, Servo motors/drives and VFDs. Troubleshoot, maintain, and update in-line vision systems such as Cognex. Plan, implement PLC and HMI software upgrades and perform functional verifications. Read and interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, various programs and mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings. Write test procedures to demonstrate effectiveness of software/hardware upgrades. Clearly and concisely document work performed in Medical Device environment. Other duties & responsibilities :
Maintain software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications. Identify critical devices on new equipment and assure we have all manuals, cables, software, firmware and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot, repair or replace those devices. Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems. Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for automation solutions per specifications. Train other technicians and operators on processes and equipment. Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment Strong awareness of safety/electrical safety. Required Experience :
Requires a minimum of 6 years of experience troubleshooting PLCs', HMI's, motion control, VFDs, Servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems. Associates degree, Military technical training or vocational training in Industrial Controls Technology. Medical device experience or other regulated industry is preferred. Software experience with: RSLOGIX, Logics Designer, Factory Talk, Ignition, Cognex, Insight, Siemens S7. Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move-one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.
262-443-3691 mfrancis@sterling-engineering.com Connect on LinkedIn
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.