Industrial Controls Technician
Company: Sterling Engineering Inc.
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Industrial Controls
Technician Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 12-hour rotating shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Pay Range: $33/hr
– $42/hr Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance,
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with match, Vacation,
Paid Sick Time, Tuition Reimbursement We are seeking a highly
skilled Industrial Controls Technician to lead troubleshooting and
repair of complex production lines, including PLCs, HMIs, motion
control systems, VFDs, servo motors/drives, industrial networks,
and vision inspection systems. This role supports advanced
manufacturing operations and plays a critical part in maintaining
safe, reliable, and high-performing automated equipment. Job
Duties: Lead troubleshooting and repair of electrical, controls,
and communication issues on complex automated production lines
Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical,
pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to return equipment to production
Set up and troubleshoot motion control systems, servo
motors/drives, and VFDs Troubleshoot, maintain, and update in-line
vision systems (e.g., Cognex or similar) Plan and implement PLC and
HMI software upgrades and perform functional verification testing
Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical manuals,
programs, and complex automated system diagrams Write test
procedures to validate the effectiveness of software and hardware
upgrades Clearly document work performed in a regulated
manufacturing environment Maintain software, documentation, and
equipment to current revision and operational standards Identify
critical devices on new equipment and ensure availability of
manuals, cables, software, firmware, and support tools Collaborate
with the automation team during qualification of automated systems
Assist engineers with the design and development of hardware and
software for automation solutions Train technicians and operators
on equipment and processes Qualifications: Minimum of 6 years of
experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems,
VFDs, servo motors/drives, industrial networks, and vision
inspection systems Associate’s degree, military technical training,
or vocational training in Industrial Controls Technology or a
related field Medical device or other regulated industry experience
preferred Software experience with platforms such as RSLogix, Logix
Designer, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Cognex/In-Sight, or Siemens S7
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and
technical documentation Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving
skills in complex automated environments Strong documentation,
communication, and training abilities Commitment to safety,
quality, and continuous improvement Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin,
Keywords: Sterling Engineering Inc., Joliet , Industrial Controls Technician, Engineering , Buffalo Grove, Illinois
