PLC Controls Specialist

Electrical Automation Services•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Duties: Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules, and all associated control wiring. Provide troubleshooting expertise of analog and digital controls with 480V, 3 phase power distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts. Maintain and troubleshoot position feedback devices encoders, and load cells. Programming and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI interfaces. Perform configuration and logic modifications to PLC control systems. Modifications will include programming in ladder logic. Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human-machine interfaces. Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet. Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues utilizing electrical schematics Diagnose and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required Demonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo systems required. Experienced in working with computerized maintenance systems preferred. Experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred Thorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.) preferred PLC programming preferred Experience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferred Proficient with electrical schematics Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Demonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo systems required.
Proficient with electrical schematics

Nice To Haves

Experienced in working with computerized maintenance systems preferred.
Experience with troubleshooting and performing maintenance on packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred
Thorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confine spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.) preferred
PLC programming preferred
Experience with electrical encoders, servomotors, and amplifiers preferred
PLC TroubleShooting: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules, and all associated control wiring.
Provide troubleshooting expertise of analog and digital controls with 480V, 3 phase power distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts.
Maintain and troubleshoot position feedback devices encoders, and load cells.
Programming and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI interfaces.
Perform configuration and logic modifications to PLC control systems.
Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human-machine interfaces.
Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues utilizing electrical schematics
Diagnose and perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment