Controls Engineer - PLC Programmer

Controls Engineer – PLC Programmer (Direct Hire) | Batavia, IL (On-Site)

Bring machines back to life—and make them better than ever. If you enjoy solving tough electrical and controls challenges, improving reliability, and seeing your work running on the shop floor and at customer sites, this role puts you at the center of high-impact rebuilds and repairs.

Overview

We’re hiring a Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer to support machine rebuild and repair projects by developing and maintaining PLC, HMI, and servo-drive programs, producing electrical schematics, and troubleshooting electrical and programming issues. This is a full-time, on-site role in Batavia, IL, with travel up to 30% for customer support.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with Engineering, Sales, and Rebuild teams to confirm project scope and requirements for new rebuild/repair jobs
• Identify, pull, and distribute parts for jobs; coordinate with Purchasing on components and replacement parts (including obsolete electrical parts)
• Create electrical schematics and provide technical support for electrical/programming issues
• Prepare parts for outside services and create purchase orders as needed
• Develop, update, and maintain PLC, HMI, and servo-drive programs while keeping software/hardware knowledge current
• Provide phone and on-site customer support; travel to customer sites when needed
• Complete final job reviews, document work with photos, update job records, and return unused parts to inventory
• Perform requested tests (e.g., coating-thickness checks and thermal imaging) and deliver detailed reports
• Support inventory activities, including distributing manufactured parts after final inspection and helping load/unload machinery

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming, HMI design, and servo drives
• Experience with Allen-Bradley software (e.g., RSLogix 500, Ultraware, PanelBuilder)
• Ability to read electrical schematics; basic knowledge of electrical/electronic circuits
• Experience with AC motors and VFDs
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Word/Excel

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Occasionally work in a non-climate-controlled shop environment
• Use basic shop tools (drills, hammers, screwdrivers, sanders, saws)
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs

Apply today and help deliver reliable, well-documented controls solutions from rebuild through final test and customer support.

About Trova Advisory Group
Trova Advisory Group specializes in delivering a comprehensive array of staffing solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various sectors. Our expertise spans clerical, administrative, financial, and professional roles, offered through flexible arrangements including temporary placements, temp-to-hire options, and direct hire services. With a keen understanding of the dynamic demands of today's workforce landscape, we pride ourselves on providing top-tier talent solutions that empower organizations to thrive and succeed in a competitive market environment.

Trova Advisory Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.

We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at trova@gotrova.com. Include the nature of your request and your contact information, and we will be happy to assist you.

Trova Advisory Group offers a comprehensive benefits package offering Medical, and Dental benefit options to all eligible employees.

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