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Controls / PLC Programmer - III

North American Lighting · Flora, IL

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Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Base pay
$63k–$94k
Degree
Required
Industry
Automotive
Posted
25 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at North American Lighting (automotive) in Flora, IL. R & D all customer and internal specified new technology to be able to successfully implement into equipment via setup, programming, etc.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Tooling, AutoCAD
Base pay
$63k–$94k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help

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How this role compares

Against 15 other live controls postings in Illinois.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Automation 75%
  • ✓ PLC 69%
  • Robotics 63%
  • Root cause 25%
  • Team leadership 25%

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Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageRelocation help

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This plant: North American Lighting in Flora

1 other open role at this site.

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Who We Are

North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.

Our Opportunity

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a PLC Programmer - III to join our team. The ideal candidate will develop electrical and pneumatic designs, PLC/HMI programs, assemble tooling, and setup/debug equipment for the NAL equipment build group.

Your Priorities

  • •Creates electrical and pneumatic designs using Autocad/Draftsight.
  • •Creates electrical and pneumatic BOM’s.
  • •R & D all customer and internal specified new technology to be able to successfully implement into equipment via setup, programming, etc. and train other employees how to implement.
  • •Develops machine PLC programming (ladder logic) (Mitsubishi, Keyence, etc.).
  • •Develops operator interface software (Mitsubishi).
  • •Marks-up design prints to provide feedback to Design about problems so that they can be updated.
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Your Background

  • •Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls and Instrumentation, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline OR
  • •High School Diploma, plus 5 or more years of related experience, which includes experience with PLC programming, HMI programming, and electrical prints.

At North American Lighting

Team Member Benefits

World class health insurance plans

Award winning 401k plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)

Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement

Diversity at NAL

The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.

You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.

Location: Flora IEP

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