Automation Controls Technician II - Electrical & Automation

Pillar Innovations•Grantsville, MD

5d•$25 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as an Automation Controls Technician III – Electrical & Automation and help bring innovative automation projects to life! You’ll work on a wide mix of custom electromechanical equipment, control panels, robotics, vision systems, and more — no two projects are the same. You’ll collaborate with a great group of engineers and project managers and split your time between our shop, office, and customer sites. We’re looking for someone with strong electrical knowledge, hands-on skills, and a willingness to take the lead when needed. Flexibility is key, as some travel, overnights, and occasional overtime are part of the work. If you’re excited by variety, problem-solving, and real impact, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career and be part of a team that values what you bring to the table.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in electrical, controls, automation, or robotics preferred
Electrical Journeyman License in MD or WV required
Valid driver’s license required
MSHA Electrical card required or willingness to obtain within a year
Experience reading and interpreting manuals and electrical drawings required
Willing and able to perform hands-on work related to programming and automation controls
Ability to understand and interpret scope of work for specific tasks
Experience in marking up (i.e. ‘red lining’) electrical drawings

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience preferred with focus on leading jobs

Responsibilities

Lead installation of conduit and wire, tubing, sensors, etc.
Wire a variety of electrical control panels, motors, and other devices
Perform calibrations on various instrumentation such as pressure sensors, load cells, flow meters, etc.
Work safely with a variety of voltages such as 24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC, single phase and 3-phase
Interpret and mark up (as needed) electrical drawings and documentation for custom machines, systems, and products
Configure controls components
Responsible to evaluate inventory and collaborate with Purchasing as needed, to order proper materials, components, and tools for projects to ensure availability for assigned jobs
Properly use manuals for proper installation, programming, and troubleshooting of components
Provide troubleshooting to follow a problem to the source and solve the issue

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits
Health/Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Advancement through defined employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children