CareerPlan

Engineering Technician

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Maintain and improve manufacturing facility, equipment, utility, and controls systems to maximize efficiency and prevent production interruptions.

Role type

Senior IC engineering technician (industrial automation)

Builds

Industrial automation and controls systems for manufacturing

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Required skills

PLC troubleshooting, HMI diagnostics, industrial network communications, electrical schematics interpretation, regulatory compliance documentation, system validation, start-up support, production troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Siemens platforms, Cognex/Keyence Vision systems, PC hardware, Windows OS, Ignition

Technologies

PLCs, HMIs, Vision systems, Ignition, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Cognex, Keyence

Responsibilities

Daily monitoring and troubleshooting of assigned industrial automation systems; Maintain documentation, monitoring logs, and Best Operating Practices for regulatory compliance; Assist operations in troubleshooting to determine impacts on production; Participate in the design of process equipment or systems for optimal performance; Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation equipment; Identify issues and implement techniques to avoid production downtime.

Seniority

Mid-level, independent work under guidance