Controls Engineer

Zobility

Bolingbrook, IL

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
ssist 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
ssist 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 preferred)
bility to read and interpret electrical schematics
Working knowledge of automation and machining environments
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

Preferred:

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)

dditional Information:

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

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.

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

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