Controls Technician

Controls Technician

East Peoria, IL - Full Time

Productive Resources ( is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team for our customer's facility in East Peoria, IL. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be a skilled Controls Technician with a broad technical background including PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, robotics, hardware selection and interfacing with a preferred 5+ years of experience. The successful candidate will possess a diverse set of skills and interests and will serve on multiple project teams.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.


Duties:

• Develop PLC and HMI SCADA programs using industry-standard programming languages to control machinery and processes.
• Establishing communications between devices.
• Interfacing with sensors and actuators.
• Interfacing with industrial and collaborative robots.
• Use of communication busses such as CAN, IO-Link , DH+, EtherNet/IP.
• Ability to find suitable replacements for obsolete hardware.

Requirements:

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Detail oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Diverse interests and skill set, with an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to handle onsite support.
• Familiarity with code compliance.
• Experience controlling hydraulic systems.
• Experience controlling mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of control theory, PID tuning, and stability analysis.
• Knowledge of a variety of feedback devices.
• Experience with a variety of controls hardware.

Preferred:

• AutoCAD Electrical.
• EPLAN experience.
• SolidWorks experience.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources?


Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.


We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.


We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Programs
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly