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Hudson Manpower
PLC / Controls Engineer
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What they do
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programmer programs and operates PLC systems used to automate processes in manufacturing and other industries. Installs systems with electronic controls for mechanical equipment. Monitors system operations and troubleshoots system problems.
$90,371 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job description Job SummaryWe 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.
Industrial automationControls engineeringUtilitiesOil & GasPipelinesManufacturingProcess controlsEnergyOther field-deployed PLC environmentsImportant Candidate RequirementPLC programming and commissioning are the primary requirements.
Required Skills & ExperienceStrong hands-on PLC programming/codingPLC configuration and customizationField commissioning experiencePLC troubleshooting and production supportAbility to travel to field locations approximately 20%Experience supporting field-deployed PLC systems
SCADA experience is helpful but not required and can be learned on the job.
Location:
Naperville or Glen Ellyn, ILType:
Full-time PermanentTravel:
Approximately 20% to field locationsPreferred PLC PlatformsEmersonRockwell / Allen-BradleySiemensOmronComparable industrial PLC platformsNice-to-Have SkillsSCADAWonderware / AVEVAHMI programmingRTUsIndustrial communications and networkingGas, energy, or utilities experiencePreferred BackgroundsCandidates with experience in the following environments are preferred:Industrial automationControls engineeringUtilitiesOil & GasPipelinesManufacturingProcess controlsEnergyOther field-deployed PLC environmentsImportant Candidate RequirementPLC programming and commissioning are the primary requirements.
Required Skills & ExperienceStrong hands-on PLC programming/codingPLC configuration and customizationField commissioning experiencePLC troubleshooting and production supportAbility to travel to field locations approximately 20%Experience supporting field-deployed PLC systems