Controls Engineer in Bolingbrook

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description:

• The Controls Engineer / Maintenance Technician (Contract) is a hands-on technical role responsible for supporting the reliability and performance of automated manufacturing equipment.
• This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and plays a critical role in electrical, PLC, robotics, CNC, and automation troubleshooting.
• This is a floor-based, hands-on position.
• The individual is expected to actively support breakdown recovery, perform advanced troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement of automation systems.
• This role is structured as contract labor and may support specific reliability initiatives, equipment upgrades, or peak production demands.

Responsibilities:

• Controls & Automation Support
• Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• Interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic for rapid diagnostics
• Support and modify HMI programs as needed
• Troubleshoot servo systems, motion control, and CNC controls
• Support Fanuc robot troubleshooting and basic programming adjustments
• Assist with Safety PLC validation and machine safety systems
• Troubleshoot and support vision systems Breakdown Response & Uptime Support
• Respond to equipment downtime events with urgency
• Diagnose root causes of electrical and controls failures
• Support production during high-impact downtime situations
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians to restore equipment quickly and safely Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks on electrical and automation systems
• Support PM optimization efforts
• Document findings and corrective actions in CMMS
• Identify emerging failure trends and recommend corrective actions Safety & Compliance
• Follow OSHA, NFPA, arc flash, and LOTO procedures
• Ensure safe troubleshooting practices
• Assist in maintaining machine safety system integrity

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years industrial controls or electrical troubleshooting experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, ladder logic troubleshooting, HMIs, servo systems, motion control, CNC machinery, and industrial electrical systems
• Experience with Fanuc robots (troubleshooting required; programming )
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of automation and machining environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

:

• Experience integrating or modifying PLC programs
• Safety PLC troubleshooting experience
• Experience with vision systems
• CNC programming exposure
• CMMS experience

Work Structure:

• Reports directly to Maintenance Manager
• Contract labor position
• Floor-based role in a manufacturing environment
• May require flexibility to support critical downtime or project needs

Education:

• Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related degree/training (or equivalent experience)

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary assignment expected to last between 6 and 12 months

Company DescriptionZobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi- corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.Company DescriptionZobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi- corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.