Controls Technician Jobs in Illinois

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world’s automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles.

Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management.

With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.

thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components. This year, 82% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 25 points higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

Summary:

As a Controls System Technician, you will support the Operations team in the electrical maintenance of facility production equipment. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair all production related machinery, electrical systems, control sub-systems, and electrical and electronic systems. This position requires a strong commitment to safety as well as demonstrating exemplary safety behavior for colleagues.

Key Deliverables:

The Controls System Technician serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. PM Completion, Lessons Learned, CM to PM Work Orders, and Work Order Completion measure success in this role. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
• Creates and conducts preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Accurately diagnose equipment problems, implement appropriate solutions and affirm continued effectiveness of repairs and maintenance.
• Run diagnostic tests on malfunctioning equipment to determine whether problem is software, hardware, or operator/process related.
• Diagnostics and repair in all areas of ABB, Fanuc, Epson, etc., (robotics).
• Diagnostics and repair in all areas of Computerized Numerical Control Systems, including Siemens, Osai, etc.
• Restore a CNC system from various backup media, utilizing documented procedures.
• Diagnostics and repair in all areas of Motion Controls Systems including Siemens, Baumuller, Stromag, Indramat, etc… including optimization of control loop components and parameters.
• Restore a complete Motion Control system from various backup media, utilizing documented procedures.
• Diagnostics and repair of all Process Control Systems.
• Configure, diagnose, and repair RFID systems.
• Configure, diagnose, and repair Industrial Vision Systems, including Cognex, Banner, Keyence, Winkhaus, NeuroCheck, etc….
• Recognize and repair damaged electrical equipment before it results in lost production time; including but not limited to: light barrier mirrors, cables, proximity switches, relays, and motors.
• Installation and repair in accordance with provided schematics and blueprints for electrical equipment.
• Maintain labor and work history reporting into CMMS work-order forms on a daily basis.
• Work individually or within cross-functional teams in order to perform all maintenance and repair duties.
• Respond to all customers both internal and external with a sense of urgency and professionalism.
• Ability to train others.
• Train all Machine Operators in the specifics of maintaining the machines and equipment.
• Participate in work/process studies and trials for Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the specification, design and installation of specialty tools and equipment.
• Contribute toward the development of work instructions and maintenance procedures.
• Maintain high housekeeping and 6S standards at all times and in all areas including the workshop, personal toolbox and job site during and at completion of all tasks.

Salary Range: $22.00-$35.00/hr

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school. Associates in Industrial Technology preferred. In lieu of degree, two years of documented military education from a technical school in relevant electronic or mechanical areas is acceptable; 2 years or more related experience and/or training preferred. Mechatronics Certificate preferred.
• Language: Must have the ability to read and comprehend company policies and guidelines pertaining to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine work activity and failure reports, basic work instructions and correspondence. Must have the ability to speak respectfully and effectively to customers and other employees.
• Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP Integrated Business software. Must be able to learn and use MRO Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Microsoft Office Suites software and Microsoft Explorer browser in a windows operating system. Mechanical equipment includes, but is not limited to state-of-the-art mechanical systems, advanced hydraulics, high speed spindles, assembly presses, conveyor systems, pneumatic systems, harmonic gear reducers, advanced measuring systems and laser alignment equipment.
• Travel: up to 5%, including International

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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• Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary!
• $1.50 Shift Premium; $3,120 Minimum Annual Potential!
• Perfect Attendance Bonus; $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential!
• Performance Productivity Bonus, $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential!
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supplier Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Marathon Health for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components Danville, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.