PLC / Controls Engineer

Hudson Manpower

• $80K — $95K *
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming and commissioning
  • Strong skills in PLC configuration and customization
  • Field commissioning expertise in PLC systems
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and production support for PLCs
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% to field locations
  • Familiarity with Emerson, Rockwell, Siemens, and Omron platforms

Responsibilities

  • Program and configure PLC systems to meet project requirements
  • Commission field-deployed PLC systems in industrial environments
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with PLC operations and support production
  • Customize PLC setups to enhance efficiency and performance
  • Support and maintain PLC systems in the field as needed
  • Document changes and updates to PLC configurations and processes

Benefits

  • Full-time permanent position
  • Opportunity to learn SCADA systems on the job
  • Potential for career growth in industrial automation
  • Flexible work locations in Naperville or Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Exposure to diverse industrial environments, including utilities and manufacturing
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Controls/PLC Engineer with strong experience programming, configuring, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC systems. PLC experience is the primary requirement for this position.

SCADA experience is helpful but not required and can be learned on the job.

Location: Naperville or Glen Ellyn, IL
Type: Full-time Permanent
Travel: Approximately 20% to field locations

Preferred PLC Platforms
  • Emerson
  • Rockwell / Allen-Bradley
  • Siemens
  • Omron
  • Comparable industrial PLC platforms

Nice-to-Have Skills
  • SCADA
  • Wonderware / AVEVA
  • HMI programming
  • RTUs
  • Industrial communications and networking
  • Gas, energy, or utilities experience

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in the following environments are preferred:
  • Industrial automation
  • Controls engineering
  • Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Pipelines
  • Manufacturing
  • Process controls
  • Energy
  • Other field-deployed PLC environments

Important Candidate Requirement

PLC programming and commissioning are the primary requirements.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong hands-on PLC programming/coding
  • PLC configuration and customization
  • Field commissioning experience
  • PLC troubleshooting and production support
  • Ability to travel to field locations approximately 20%
  • Experience supporting field-deployed PLC systems
* Ladders Estimates

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