Electrical Controls Technician

Job overview

The Electrical Controls Technician position is onsite in Aurora, IL, with pay of $55–$60 per hour. The posting requires applicants to live within 37 miles of Aurora. The technician maintains and troubleshoots electrical and automation controls to support production equipment. The work includes PLC and HMI programming and diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and resolving equipment issues using electrical schematics.

What you'll do

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, PLC input/output modules, and control wiring
• troubleshoot analog and digital controls, 480V three-phase power distribution, motors, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and soft starts
• maintain and troubleshoot encoders and load cells
• program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI interfaces, including ladder logic modifications
• diagnose communication protocols and equipment issues using electrical schematics
• perform preventive maintenance on Laser Guided Vehicles, conveyors, and production equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical controls technician

plc

hmi

ladder logic

servo systems

electrical schematics

aurora il

onsite

$55–$60/hr

10 paid holidays

pto

relocation assistance

overtime

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, relocation assistance, 10 paid holidays, and PTO upon start.

Why this role

The posting lists 10 paid holidays, PTO upon start, performance-based raises, overtime rates, and relocation assistance.

About the employer

Electrical Automation Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.